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CJ custs – please help me get rid of my headache

Currently I have the following setup:

CJ Premier 16LS preamp
CJ EF1 phono preamp
CJ MV60SE power amp
CJ DV2B CD player
Tannoy Turnberry speakers
Sota Star TT
Stealth PGS gold I/C’s

My headache is coming from trying to ascertain which CJ power amp would be best for my system. Having had a CJ MV45 years back, I enjoyed that midrange magic of the EL34’s and am missing it. However, I realize there is a tradeoff in sacrificing the EL 34’s in favor of the 6550’s to firm up and extend the overall sound presentation.

So, I thought I’d try the MV60SE because I don’t listen to very loud levels and I like how it cosmetically matches up with the Premier 16LS. This sound is pretty good, but I find myself all too often going to Audigon to explore other possibilities (Premier 11, Premier 12 monos, Premier 140, etc.). I do want to stay with period correct matching…any suggestions for a replacement CJ power amp? Thanks.
rbschauman

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steelhead
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You might want to invest in a set of 12's wired for triode EL 34's. This would give you a nice cj look with some headroom with the monoblocks.

You have a lot of options in the EL34 tube amp area if you leave cj but with your system (which I would love to hear) staying with cj makes sense.

I own a set of 12's with backert mods and enjoy them immensely but know where your coming from as I have friends with 300B SET's (Glorious) and Cary V12 monoblocks (EL 34's although running 6550's now) and that EL 34/triode sound is certainly appealing.

Have Fun!
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