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| Noise Problem Conrad Johnson PV 12 Yup its the tubes you need two 12au7's. This assumes that it is a line stage only (PV12al) and you don't replace the tubes for the phono stage if it has one (pv12a).Chuck | |
| Your 5 Stupendous SACD vs Redbook Fidelis Records are outstanding. Someone mentioned Patricia Barber on mobile fidelity they are great as well. I have a couple of Hilary Hahn that are also great. Channel Classics are also worth mentioning. There are so many great SACD recordings a... | |
| SACD Opinions: Gimmick? Like it? Don't? Why? SACD is for real no gimmicks. | |
| My cj still gets to hot Unsound makes some great suggestions before you go through the expense of mailing it off to CJ. I have a 2500A and 16ls2 combination and the 2500 gets warm but not what I would call hot and it is sits inside a cabinet and is not particularly well ... | |
| Review: Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista SACD CD Player In my opinion new models every year for a high end company is ridiculus. Technology does not change that much year to year and in my opinion the company is designing in obsolesence. This is especially so if the old model can not be upgraded to the... | |
| typical problems with low end int. tube amps? You might want to consider a SS amp from Conrad Johnson such as an MF2250A (125wpc). It will not sound harsh at all. Or if you really want to try tubes one of their MV series tube amps or CAV 50 int. amp. It should not sound muddy either; at least... | |
| If it were you, which non-Sony SACD? Non on your list other than the SCD-1 or XA777. If you want to out perform these players you need to go further up the food chain which is more than you want to spend. | |
| Where do tubes come from? They are still manufactured today in tube manufacturing facilities primarily in russia of other eastern block countries i.e. sovetek and svetlana. Simply peruse various tube sites for more in-depth information.Chuck | |
| Does anyone have any info on the Philips CD-80xx? You might try the attached link for more information about the Philips / Marantz CD-80. http://www.audioreview.com/CD,Players/Marantz,CD-80/PRD_116968_1586crx.aspx. Most are just reviews but there is some(limited) technical information there as we... | |
| What amplifiers should I consider ? Conrad Johnson MF2250/2500A used.Chuck | |
| Which SS amps sound like a tube amp? Conrad Johnson MF2500A. The "A" version has the inner detail tubes provide at least more so than the non "A" version. The Pass X250 does a nice job as well.Chuck | |
| Pass Labs X-250 and CJ Premier 17LS Yes, It is a very good combination with no matching concerns. The combination of SS amp with tubed pre-amp is very nice.....all the detail with good bass control.Chuck | |
| Edmund Fitzgerald-Which Gordon Lightfoot LP? Complete greatest hits. just purchased it from deep discount cd........great cd. The book "the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald" by fredrick stonehouse is outstanding if that sort of thing interests you.Chuck | |
| Which amp would be a good match for my system? I would suggest the CJ 2250A or 2500A. Either would be a perfect match for your CJ PV11. Also no matching issues if you stay within the CJ family. | |
| What's the best preamp for under 1000 The CJ PV12al is very nice as well and probably within your budget. It's your choice. |