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by whnay1
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Bill Thalmann
Replies: 8
Views: 1272

Bill Thalmann

Today I received the sad news that a dear friend and Audio Pioneer, Bill Thalmann, has passed away after a long struggle with an illness. I first met Bill in 1978 when I worked at Audio Associates. He was the top Technician there and was a wizard at repairing esoteric gear such as aligning Marantz 1...
by whnay1
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks
Replies: 18
Views: 6586

Re: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks

Jeff tells me they have released the ART Phono Stage at $28k. Similar regulated power supply as in the ART88. Seen the prototype but have not heard it…

Expensive but looks good.
by whnay1
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks
Replies: 18
Views: 6586

Re: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks

I have a pair of LP260M SEs for sale. Got a pair of ART300’s.

They hold their own except the bass where the ARTs are superiot
by whnay1
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks
Replies: 18
Views: 6586

Re: CJ LP260M SE Mono Blocks

I have another pair available this week!
by whnay1
Tue May 09, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: Premier 14 Preamp for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 11896

Premier 14 Preamp for sale

I am selling a Premier 14 preamp with CJ Gold remote and factory box. Works perfectly. No upgrades to it. Has extra set of tubes.

Asking $2500 plus shipping
by whnay1
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 171
Views: 371142

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

They did. Power supply design is key
by whnay1
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 171
Views: 371142

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

The ART is pretty much broken in. It delivers clarity beyond any previous CJ preamp but the presentation is effortless. You never strain to listen and the background noise floor is so greatly reduced.

Love it
by whnay1
Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

How is the CJ Service doing now?
by whnay1
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: 6922 vs 6N30 based preamps
Replies: 27
Views: 3367

Re: 6922 vs 6N30 based preamps

I used 16’ RCAs with no issues but the et5 is a great preamp
by whnay1
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: 6922 vs 6N30 based preamps
Replies: 27
Views: 3367

Re: 6922 vs 6N30 based preamps

One of my favorite CJ Preamps is the ACT2S2. It used the 6n30’s I never paid attention to the tube type but instead enjoyed this preamp for its tremendous tight deep bass and high extension. In the deep bass it is still the best I have heard. The 6922 based preamps present a different image and mico...
by whnay1
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

The ET7S2 is a GREAT preamp. Enjoy it.
by whnay1
Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

CJ is looking into internal email issues. So this may be at the root of the poor response. Jeff sent me an email and I never got it and my customer didn't either.

I have an extensive data background and will try to guide them through on this.

Bill
by whnay1
Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

Good points. During short supply there are those who will do it.

Jay Truitt has tubes but he doesn’t gouge people. CJ has limited supply of certain tubes and appear to be managing them for just in time delivery.

I am breakingbin gold lions on a gats2 for a good friend. They need 150 hours……
by whnay1
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

I am hearing Russian and Ukraine tubes are in very short supply, particularly KT150, KT88, and 6922.

If you need tubes I don't sell them but can refer you to someone who has a great stockpile.
by whnay1
Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 171
Views: 371142

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

They have sold out their current production run with more to be built in late March.

Nice oreamp
by whnay1
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 171
Views: 371142

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

It has tremendous speed and clarity like no other
by whnay1
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 171
Views: 371142

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

Awesome.
by whnay1
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

The Siltech cables are great
by whnay1
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

This is a common issue at this time. I am a dealer who lives close to CJ. Please send me you info about the issue and I will text Jeff directly so he can reach out directly to you. I think they have a systems issue when they recently changed their web site. It may be the contact form is not pointing...
by whnay1
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ service
Replies: 86
Views: 19855

Re: CJ service

I have sold CJ products since the early 80’s and always found them to be supportive of me and my customers big time! If they go direct and fire the dealers that will be a fatal business mistake. He doesn’t have the resources to support direct sales unless he hires a full time sales manager/support m...