Conrad Johnson MF2500 vs MF2275

[retroactiv]

Looking for advice. I wanted a 2275 because it's newer and smaller than the 2500, and half the watts per channel (which is ok for me).
But there is a good deal on a 2500 with new caps.
Anyone have any thought about which one might sound better?
Thanks.

[admin]

The two units are essentially as close as you are going to get in the CJ line beyond the obvious difference of power output. They are a same generation release in the CJ line. So if you are ok with the 120 watts per channel of the 2275 I really don't see a downside.

[retroactiv]

I thought the 2500 is one gen earlier than 2275? the the 2275's bigger brother same gen is MF2550 I believe?

[admin]

Oh boy. This was my mistake. My brain completely read the MF2275 as MF2250. I think I'm still jet lagged from earlier this week!

In light of this new realization, if you don't need more than 135 watts per channel, I would go with the MF2275 over he older MF2500. Unless you have very insensitive speakers, this definitely would be the way that I go. It's an improved and newer circuit design. Not only should the sound be better, but longevity and reliability should be longer (all things being equal).

[retroactiv]

Thanks so much. That is super helpful. I've been leaning toward the 2275, just can't find one.