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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
skedhar

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dusty
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10 years ago? Wow, I guess the 'gon has been around for awhile.
There are better sounding C-J preamps for sure. But the current ones have a little more leaned out accurate sound than the vintage models. That said, a PV5 or 7 would be good step up vintage units. The 10 is a more current item and may lack the full bodied midrange that the PV2 has.
If you decide to sell it as is, you might be surprised at how much you might get for it.
It served you well for 10 years, that's $20 a year for bliss. Not too bad!!
Personally, I think any of the earlier models would go fine with your MV55.
Cheers!!
dusty
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Oops! I forgot to mention that you might want to contact Bill Thalman at musictechnology.com. He is the previous tech director for C-J, and does repair & upgrade on the various C-J products. He's quite reasonable as far as cost goes. I agree with the various comments about the price being high. However if that cost included the latest "boutique" parts (teflon caps, etc) it might be about right.
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