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Best M8080 NOS tube for CJ preamp line stage?
Hi Sabocat,I also have a cj phono.Tea2 upgraded to se.Came with Russian mullard 12ax7's.Have tried nos Siemen tubes but have gone back to mullard's.Getting back to your cj classic pre.As your origional tubes aged did you experience more tube rush ... 
Best M8080 NOS tube for CJ preamp line stage?
The origional tubes in my pre were m8080's.The second set which I purchased through cj were cv4058's.These are both mullard's but with different codes.I think the m8080's are their premium grade tube.Cj apparrently bulk purchased nos cv4058 mullar... 
Best M8080 NOS tube for CJ preamp line stage?
Nos mullards are hard to find.Conrad Johnson have replacments.I was lucky enough to find 20 sets 1972 at a very good price. 
Conrad Johnson Classic noisy channel.
Thank's for the reply.I have contacted cj and pre has been looked at by a qualified tube tech.Noise is tube related but cause of problem cannot be found.Tube plate voltage 150 volt + range recommended,4 x measured tubes 163/159/160/156 volts.Catho... 
Best M8080 NOS tube for CJ preamp line stage?
Have tried different valves in my cj classic pre se.Have found the mullard m8080/cv4058 nos valves to be the best.Upgraded my classic to se.This was a excellent mod,well worth the money.Have had issues with left channel tube rush getting noisy.Hav... 
Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp
I use a cj classic se with a Quad 909.Impedance issues are not a problem as I use mit interconnects with impedance matching.Speakers are sonus faber grand piano homes.This is avery musical,punchy combination.The quad is a bargain.