Why don't you send the pre amp back to cj for repair. they might even have some upgrades they can do to enhance the sound.
Is it worth it to repair a cj pv2ar?
I bought a used cj pv2ar preamp off the audiogon classifieds 10 years ago. It has served me well to this point, hooked up to a cj mv-55 and meadowlark kestrel.
A recent repair estimate (needs new power supply, caps and a transistor or two) was $520. Considering I bought it for less than $200, and there are newer cj preamps available used for a little more money (pv10a for $650), is it worth repairing?
Does anyone feel the pv-2ar is not a great match for the mv-55?
I listen to mostly jazz on vinyl and prefer a warmer, fuller sound.
Thanks,
sanjay
A recent repair estimate (needs new power supply, caps and a transistor or two) was $520. Considering I bought it for less than $200, and there are newer cj preamps available used for a little more money (pv10a for $650), is it worth repairing?
Does anyone feel the pv-2ar is not a great match for the mv-55?
I listen to mostly jazz on vinyl and prefer a warmer, fuller sound.
Thanks,
sanjay