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Bad preamp choice?

I hope I didn't make a mistake. I recently purchased a CJ PV-10b Preamp. This pre is different from a PV-10a, as it uses the PV-12 linestage. So it should sound more like the 12 than 10. it's also the latest PV model. Anyway, I fell in love with the simple PV looks many years ago when seeing one at the local Audio Shop. I finally broke down and bought a minty one, thats currently in route to me. In the mean time, i'm reading the worst reviews i've ever seen from this forum? Can A CJ really sound that bad? Are these reveiws and comments just from elitist with $20,000.00 Preamps. Will it not sound better than than my old but once TOTL Yamaha c-80 pre? If I can't get a decent USED pre for 6 or 7 hundred than i'll pass, and go on to one of my other interests.
wmacky

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tholt
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Dude, what were you THINKING?

sorry, this kind of thread somebody's gotta call you out, eh? No idea, hopefully no buyer's remorse (insert animated figure hitting head against wall here)

cheers, it's only audio. At least you can still have a V8...
tholt
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We get Wal Mart same as you. The bigger question is -- why are you shopping for high end audio gear on Craigslist? Nothing but 5-disc all in ones and Alpine car decks
tholt
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"-19-09: Tholt
We get Wal Mart same as you. The bigger question is -- why are you shopping for high end audio gear on Craigslist? Nothing but 5-disc all in ones and Alpine car decks"

Where else would I find used gear localy? As far as I know there are no local shops with this stuff.
Wmacky

W/o good dealers (a dying breed) I hear you, though I almost never find anything worthwhile on craigslist. Audiogon is my salvation, since I can't try first I try to buy things that have decent resale value should they not work for me.

Your Klipsch's are efficient enough for tubed monos, getting even a moderately priced set will prob put a grin our your face!
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