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Conrad Johnson PV10A Mods/upgrades

Hey everyone..

I'm looking to get both my CJ PV10a preamp and MF200 solid state amp refurbished and upgraded. I've read several recommendations for Bill Thalmann and Bob Backert... who both seem to do excellent work! I was hoping to reach out to you all and see if anyone could chime in and help me decide who to go with? I'm leaning towards Bill Thalmann as he was technical director for 25 years at Conrad Johnson.. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
joethekid72

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lloydelee21
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Hi Joe,

I have to imagine both are excellent. I have spoken with Bob Backert, and the Pres of the Philadelphia Audiophile Society who spoke extremely highly of him. I have owned CJ for a dozen straight years now, and Bob seems like a very knowledgeable person to me.

Meanwhile, a 3rd alternative is to go back to CJ. They often will do 'custom upgrades'...i know someone had Teflon capacitors put into his Premier 8s!!!

Ed in Service at CJ is amazing.
lloydelee21
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i wonder what Bob Backert would do on a GAT?
lloydelee21
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No doubt they are all good options. Good luck and please post!!!
lloydelee21
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Thanks...promising site.
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