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by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

Sounds like an amazing setup. Now of course you a left with a big decision. Keep the LP12, Clearaudio, or both? No decision. I’ve always planned on keeping both if the good cartridge performed well on one of the arms. If it were mediocre with a known credible MC cartridge, I’d have minimal inc ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

This combination (Clearaudio Master Reference with magnetic bearing upgrade, TT2 arm, and Jubilee MC V2) is the first set up I’ve auditioned that has a silence as black as the Linn LP12, Radikal, Keel, Karousel, Ekos SE, Lyra Etna Lambda. It is eery just how deep the silence is. The Charisma V2.1 w ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

The Jubilee MC is definitely a league above the Charisma V2.1. But at three times the MSRP, this should come as no surprise. I’m still breaking it in. But it’s definitely strong competition for the Linn/Lyra. Very sophisticated, polished presentation. Like the Charisma, there is depth and detail, gr ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 114

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

Tilgi meg, men jeg tror at katten ser ut som en stor svart hund.
:lol:
by AnotherJohnson
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 114

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

So much hunden. Sigh…. I guess the cat adds a few Sabines.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 114

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

tkr wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:12 pm
Those are not actually horns BTW, what you see on the top are Manger drivers.
Yrs. TKR
It’s a bit dark on my display, but I’ve taken a better look now. Still looks nice.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: Capital Audiofest 2024 - CJ has a presence
Replies: 1
Views: 20

Capital Audiofest 2024 - CJ has a presence

https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/

The event is in Rockville, MD on November 8, 9 & 10.

CJ is identified as an exhibitor.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 114

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

https://www.diyaudio.com/community/thre ... ver.47535/

20 years ago, but Nelson Pass, Jonathan Carr and others participated in the thread.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Tor Sivertsen - still with us?
Replies: 26
Views: 733

Re: Tor Sivertsen - still with us?

I hope Tor is holding some USD from his time in the US. The NOK is worth about 9 US cents today. I can’t remember it being so low in this century.
by AnotherJohnson
Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 114

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

Det er weldig pent. Jeg lyker hunden som lyker Grieg. Welkommen til CJO.

Bergen’s not terribly cold (Gulf Stream), so maybe you won’t miss the tube amps. I’ve moved on to solid state too.

Love the horns.
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

Well, as I said, you don’t listen to packaging and presentation. But it does make you think they’ve got their QC in high gear. Cartridges are the last bastion of hand made micro level precision in the audio industry. I suppose they were also the first. But the packaging costs them so it costs you too ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

They even include the angle measured for this stylus on this cartridge.
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by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

That Statement kit is something else. $275k. Giant pendulum underneath. The TT1 is supported at both ends, like a gantry crane. Maybe you could use a cactus needle on it and it would sound great. In any event, Robert Suchy (second generation Suchy to run Clearaudio) prefers a linear arm. I remember ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

I have heard the Jubilee MC in demos on the full blown Statement at Paragon running on the TT1 arm. I did not know what it was, but I asked about it because it sounded like good competition for my Lyra Etna (not the Lambda at the time). If this one is close to that one, I will be a happy camper. Of ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

The Jubilee MC arrived today. It was packed in a large box, with the cartridge packaging surrounded by crumpled brown packing paper. The cartridge box outer box was factory sealed cardboard Inside the actual cartridge and accessories were packed in a very nice, large wooden cabinet. Inside the ...
by AnotherJohnson
Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: dCS Ring DAC and related digital gear
Replies: 81
Views: 21542

Re: dCS Ring DAC and related digital gear

Just thought I give an update on the Goldensound / dCS story: https://dcs.community/t/goldensound-and-dcs-factory-visit-latest-news/6961 Looks like all's well that ends well. I'm happy to see that dCS took such a proactive stance to remedy this situation. In my opinion this strengthens the brand. I ...
by AnotherJohnson
Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

Careful what you wish for 😁 Sometimes when the wish/s are granted by the genie... it turns out too overwhelming. Then we wish that we didn't wish for it in the first place! Ah! In which case then why make that wish... and life goes on. The tunes are fine matey! Woofty woof'n, RJ If I had three Etna ...
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

The next setup should go faster as you're a pro now! Will be interesting to hear the new comparison. Before the Jubilee MC V2 arrives, I am doing the arm to arm comparison. More on this later. Both the Universal12 and TT2 are outstanding arms. This is a rare chance to compare them in identical ...
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 74
Views: 701

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

The fun continues. Found a deal on a Jubilee Moving Coil. I’ve heard that in auditions of phono preamps at Paragon. My reaction was that it punches above its weight. So we’ll see/hear. The good news / bad news is that I’ll have to go through set up again, but I think that will be useful. The Etna Lam ...
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 22, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
Topic: conrad johnson mv 55 parts
Replies: 7
Views: 827

Re: conrad johnson mv 55 parts

Any luck with the transformer? Also wanted to ask if it’s normal for the transformer to run very hot? Transformers do tend to run hot. You can use a contact thermometer, or an infrared thermometer to get an actual number. Very hot is very subjective. To one person 130F is very hot. To another, ...