I had a Conrad Johnson MF2550 amp connected to a Rogue RP-5 tube preamp. I found the sound to be very slow, thick and syrupy. I am driving Golden Ear Triton Reference speakers. I then went to the McIntosh MC152 at 100wpc less and the sound was night and day. Great bass and a very smooth and detailed treble but not harsh. I traded in the MC152 last year (got more than I initially paid for it) and bought the McIntosh MC302 mated to a Mac C2500 tube preamp.
I was extremely disappointed with the CJ amp and expected a much better sound. The CJ was a 4 month old amp and already broken in which I purchased from The Music Room. I broke it in for another 500 hours but no change to the sound. I am extremely satisfied with the McIntosh equipment.
I was extremely disappointed with the CJ amp and expected a much better sound. The CJ was a 4 month old amp and already broken in which I purchased from The Music Room. I broke it in for another 500 hours but no change to the sound. I am extremely satisfied with the McIntosh equipment.