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Yes, there are so many options available out there, with a vast array of accessories when it comes to cabling solutions, sky's the limit pretty much.

I've found that there's no best or ultimate thing, no such thing exists even in audio gear. When it comes to cabling, it is solely dependent on the ...

If they've placed in Black coloured resistors, could well be Vishays. But it's bit hard to tell unless you look very closely for the Vishay logo.

Same type of Vishays that have been placed in both my LP monoblocks and CT5 preamp, over half a dozen or so. These offer further transparency and ...

Hello, if anyone is looking to sell their Premier 350SA I would be interested in buying. I have been a longtime CJ fan. Looking for a a top of the line solid state amp for one of my set ups. Thank you! Greg


Just in case you miss out on the Prem350, I would very highly recommend the MF2550SE, it ...

G'day mate, nice find on the PV14L.

I wasn't aware that there was a PV14L series 2... didn't reach our markets here, so maybe a US or European version, don't know.

However, if you're saying that one has been modded with Dynami-caps, then that's great! I've heard other gear with Dynami-caps, they ...

Congrats Jim on the ART phono-preamp, well done matey!
Now that it's a system fully comprising of the Art the line-up, that's pretty much CJ's SOTA at its finest! Those Focals should be really singing or purring... smoothly.

Indeed, if JF is contacted directly, he'll go out of his way to get you ...

That's your decision Kev. As Admin rightly pointed out, just return it and call it a day. Stick with SS.

The thing is this is not a full spec amp, has been used for 3yrs, could mean anything. Hence, it's not in optimal performance and this is definitely not the hallmark of a highend tube amp ...

**What you describe is what I would have expected. It isn’t surprising that an unbiased listener would come to your conclusion.

TMR will take it back. Don’t waste money fooling with changing tubes. **

Man... you really don't like CJ eh? And yet you're still posting here on CJO as if you're one ...

Note* There are a number of CJO members here who actually own the Classic 62 and 62se. None of them have reported a lack of total musical engagement from their Classic 62/se, and sounding thin... no chance! They're using the ET3SE preamp and if I recall, there's another member using an ARC preamp or ...

Mmm... something is definitely NOT right.
The lack of detail, warmth, lush midrange, controlled and well defined bass, extended airy highs and on top "sounding thin..." the amplifier is not upto spec! There's no way in hell this can sound that bad. A full re-tube is needed.

The amplifier may have ...

Good on ya mate! Now just sit back and enjoy those finest tooons.
That deserves a mighty WOOF!!!
Cheers, RJ

Excellent! Sounds like you certainly know what you're after. That's a good plan and you'll be enjoying those finest tunes for endless hours (make sure you exercise regularly, sitting and listening to tooons for endless hours also leads to few extra kgs). I do know that very well, ha!

Yes, very true ...

Ah, so it's the Classic 62, fitted with EL34's, very nice!
The midrange is fantastic, and soundstage depth with 3D holographic detail are all intrinsic attributes of the EL34. You'll be listening for endless hours.

As far as the EQ unit is concerned, as Admin has mentioned, I'm also in the same ...

Classic 62 nice one mate!

Is the Classic 62 the 62 or the "SE" version?
Note: Classic 62 comes fitted with EL34's and has the standard version of polypropylene and film caps in critical areas.

Classic 62SE: comes fitted with KT120's and adds Teflon caps plus Vishay resistors in critical areas. So ...

The Zellaton Statement!
Mmm... which one would you rather own?
Extremely difficult choice eh? Although the G-Tributes are a tad less expensive. Around 220grand USD vs 400grand on the Z-Statements! No worries, here's a cheque!

Yes, that's about right.

My good mate in Spore just mentioned the other day that there are 20 back orders waiting for the reference Ultra and 12 back orders waiting on the Statements! I'll be damned... of course, only in Sth East Asia, where else eh?

Apparently they take several months to build ...

My good mate Admin,

I've always admired your sincere humbleness and a true gentleman, without a doubt! This, I / we respect to you mate!

There's no doubt I do tend to say a few things that might offend others... honestly no harm intended really, just woof'n around. After all, that's what big dogs ...

Nice one Joe mate.

Yes, those Zellaton's are something else. With CJ's Art series amplifiers, they're at another level!

Most who have switched over to Zellaton from others, such as Wilson & Magico, are using either Solution or CH Precision (SS gear). However, there are a few who use highend tube ...

Here's the Zellaton Reference Ultra, this is the system I auditioned with the ART27A and the ART88, with the Esoteric gear, superb!!!
As you can see at the back, those rectangular windows are actually open from front to back. They act as an open -transmission line / array driver, giving space beyond ...

The Zellaton Plural Evo system

G'day maties, hope all is well and you're all enjoying those finest tunes.

During my last trip to Spore, and the HK shows, apart from the outstanding systems on demo, there was one of our dealer mates who had just taken delivery of this particular type of speakers. We were all quire sceptical when ...