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Conrad Johnson CAV45-S2 8 ohm? 4 ohm? Other?

Anyone here know what the Conrad Johnson CAV45-S2 integrated amplifiers speaker terminals are tapped at? There is only one set and not the usual 4 and 8 ohm ones. I can't find the information anywhere, not even in the manual. Very odd. I used to have a VTL IT-85 and the terminals were tapped at 5 ohms. Thanks. 
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paulcreed
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Sorry I was thinking Warnie7  was OP. OP you can open up amp and change ohms. I run 6 and 8 ohm speakers on 4 ohm tap and never felt a problem. I believe you need to know how to solder but don’t quote me on that. I was ready to solder  mine but never did. Call CJ they will do it for you.  Shep5580 if your looking for one I know where one is in Austin Texas, perfect shape.

warnie7
6 posts
 

Paul my Audionote AN-E are 6ohms and sounds great without changing anything The web site says Mullard NOS. I dont think CJ would use new production  Mullards

ps
740 posts
 

CJ does indeed use new production Mullard EL34.

jafant
18,832 posts
 

Here's to hoping that CJ upgrades the CAV45 (S3) with more current and more power. It is slightly under Powered.

 

Happy Listening!

cellorover
417 posts
 

They use reissue EL 34 as do all other manufacturers. Their 6922 are NOS Slovak. The v3 will be a full 65 watts per channel. Should be out in March.

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