Ah Njoe Tjoeb CD player


The Njoe Tjoeb looks great at $579...but what do you think about not using a preamp? It has volume out, which Upscale Audio calls a "convenience". It appears that the total output voltage can be adjusted on the board, so the leve can be kept towards the top.

I want to get a better amp for now, preamp later. Also looking for tube chnaging feedback.
hifinutty323d

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We have had a number of people use the Njoe Tjoeb direct into amps, but there are times the volume may not go low enough.

Some amps take very little voltage to get them to full volume. The McCormack DNA-1 is one. You may need a passive attenuator for that. Available from Creek.

Or...depending on what your total budget is...get a super cool integrated. We have had great results with the Cary SLI-80 Signature. Recently we have also use the Antique Sound Labs. And for solid state Plinius, and Musical Fidelity.

Which one works best for you depends on your power needs
We have had a number of people use the Njoe Tjoeb direct into amps, but there are times the volume may not go low enough.

Some amps take very little voltage to get them to full volume. The McCormack DNA-1 is one. You may need a passive attenuator for that. Available from Creek.

Or...depending on what your total budget is...get a super cool integrated. We have had great results with the Cary SLI-80 Signature. Recently we have also use the Antique Sound Labs. And for solid state Plinius, and Musical Fidelity.

Which one works best for you depends on your power needs .
And folks will be able to get them no charge. The lead time on getting these made will be a bit, and on our webpage www.upscaleaudio.com it will give you instructions on how to get one. PLEASE don't start e-mailing me for info! Tjoeb owners are a bit ...uh....enthusiastic. Just figure it will take 90 days or so.

Interesting stats: We have had over 20 Ah! Tjoeb 99 owners buy Njoe Tjoebs. About half kept their old players because they like them so much.

I am in London now, heading to France scouring for vintage tubes. Wish me luck. I then meet with Herman, the owner of the Ah! Tjoeb factory, about new projects. He always has something going.

Thanks for the support....Kevin Deal