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I have always been curious to compare the phono stage in my PV8 to external phono stages to judge how good my built-in is. Just for fun,I asked for and received for Xmas a cheap-o ($80) Pro-Ject Phono Box. I hooked it up the other day and had a listen. No surprise that it was no contest- the built-i...

It should be noted that the 5965s in the PV8 are only being used for the phono stage (along with the 5751s); the 12AX7 pair is what the line stage is using.

For my PV8, I'm using a MM cartridge with 3.6mV; my speakers have 83 db efficiency. It's a nice match-- for volume in my small room that is plenty loud, but not earsplitting, my volume control is between 10-11. My amp is Pass XA-25, nominally 25W/chan, but Stereophile measured 80 wpc at stated disto...

Updating an old thread... I sent my CJ pv8 to Bob Backert for refresh and mods in 2019. Be installed his gain stage mod, which entailed switching out the 12ax7s for 12au7s. He also replaced old capacitors and upgraded to an Auricap in the phono stage. I was (and still am) very happy with the noticea...

Hi, suddenly getting noise and crackling out of the right channel, ONLY on phono input. I have the original owner's manual, and while it shows tube positions (V1 & V2- 12AX7; V3 & V5- 5751; V4 & V6- 5965), it has no indication which ones affect the phono stage. Does anyone know which tub...

I just started hearing a gentle popping noise on both channels of the phono input only of my PV-8 when I turn up the volume. Also, phono playback is missing something now. Line stage/CDs are quiet and sound good. Should I re-tube the entire unit (6 yrs since retube) or can I just repllace the 12AX7s...