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by pstrisik
Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Thinking about converting my ARTsa to triode mode ....
Replies: 2
Views: 885

Re: Thinking about converting my ARTsa to triode mode ....

Joe, FWIW, I received the following comment from CJ in April 2013 when inquiring about converting my 11A to triode: EL34 vs. 6550 is a choice that has advocates on both sides. Personally, I was quite enamored of the sound of the EL34s operating in triode mode. A richer, smoother sound than was avail...
by pstrisik
Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: SOLD: c-j Premier 11A
Replies: 3
Views: 2158

Re: SOLD: c-j Premier 11A

SOLD!!
by pstrisik
Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: SOLD: c-j Premier 11A
Replies: 3
Views: 2158

Re: FS: c-j Premier 11A

Thanks Joe. I fixed the typo. Funny how the mind uses the Gestalt principle. I read it over twice while looking for that errant "about" and didn't see it until the third read!
by pstrisik
Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: SOLD: c-j Premier 11A
Replies: 3
Views: 2158

SOLD: c-j Premier 11A

Sad to see it go. I didn't think I would sell this anytime soon. But I found my way into single ended, low power amps and single driver speakers and it doesn't look like I'm coming out. Here's the ad text I will be using on ebay and audiogon: Conrad-Johnson Premier 11A Amplifier - $1975 Excellent wo...
by pstrisik
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 4 Valves
Replies: 7
Views: 2325

Re: CJ Premier 4 Valves

For NOS:
Brent Jessee - www.audiotubes.com/
Brenden Biever - www.tubeworld.com
Michael Marx - www.vacuumtubes.com
www.tctubes.com

www.tubedepot.com and www.thetubestore.com for current production.
by pstrisik
Mon May 19, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Re-tubing Premier 17LS2
Replies: 3
Views: 1859

Re: Re-tubing Premier 17LS2

vidal23 wrote:I recently bought a CJ Premier 17LS2 with electro-harmonix 6922 EH tubes. Could you tell me the best tubes for this preamp? Thanks
I had the 17LS and settled on gold lions. Never tried exotic NOS, but the gold lions were clearly superior to the EH gold pins I also had.
by pstrisik
Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Other CJ (Processors/DACS/Players) Products
Topic: DF-1
Replies: 3
Views: 3942

Re: DF-1

Very cool unit. Unfortunately, you are correct there is not much info on this unit that I can find. I find it interesting that they would put a CD player and a preamp together in one unit. I'm sure this combination will not be seen again from CJ. Let us know what you think of the sound. Here is the...
by pstrisik
Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Old CJ hand
Replies: 6
Views: 1755

Re: Old CJ hand

Hi, everyone. Although I have limited time to participate in forums, I will check in from time to time to see if I can be of any assistance. I was CJ's technical director for the first 20 yrs of their existence and still make my living repairing, restoring and upgrading high end audio electronics, ...
by pstrisik
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Looking for a new tube amp
Replies: 5
Views: 2987

Re: Looking for a new tube amp

Looks like that 11A on eBay sold. You by chance, Don? If not, there will be another.
by pstrisik
Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Looking for a new tube amp
Replies: 5
Views: 2987

Re: Looking for a new tube amp

Hi Don, I think you'll get much more input out here than private. Plus now you have one post! :D Welcome to the forum! I've not listened to the MV60. The Pr11 came out in the mid 1990's. The MV60 was the model that logically replaced it, I think in the early 2000's. It is 60wpc vs. 70wpc in the 11, ...
by pstrisik
Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: Wes_in_VA's living room setup
Replies: 10
Views: 3700

Re: Wes_in_VA's living room setup

arnel wrote:That's a gorgeous console. Where did you get it?
My guess is 1960's Scandinavian teak that was very popular in the day. No money on it though! 8-)
by pstrisik
Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp
Replies: 9
Views: 5078

Re: S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp

Wow! Impressive! Thus far, I've preferred the sound from my 10wpc single ended tetrode more than anything I've had prior. This is with 87db sensitive AR2ax speakers even. I have on order a pair of 95db Omega Super 7 XRS - single driver speakers. Look Ma, no push pull, no negative feedback, no crosso...
by pstrisik
Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp
Replies: 9
Views: 5078

Re: S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp

Good Dog Jocko wrote:I don't see David Berning going back to the drawing board anytime soon because of this. Interesting amp, but it is NOT a game changer such as those David Berning has introduced.
non sequitur
by pstrisik
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: WANTED: CJ Premier 11 Faceplate
Replies: 0
Views: 964

WANTED: CJ Premier 11 Faceplate

Wanted to Buy: Champagne Gold faceplate for Conrad Johnson Premier 11 in good condition. Will buy outright or trade for mine, with some $, which is in good condition save for chip on lower right corner. Most wouldn't mind the condition mine is in, but I've decided to keep my 11A long term and am a b...
by pstrisik
Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: SOLD!! -- Conrad Johnson LP125M monoblocs - reduced! $4450
Replies: 6
Views: 2498

Re: SOLD!! -- Conrad Johnson LP125M monoblocs - reduced! $

Congratulations, Peter. Glad you were able to sell the amps and I'm sure that the buyer is going to be one happy puppy. :) Thanks Joe. The buyer does sound like he will give them a good home. I'm ordering Dennis Had's matching preamp for the 10 watt single ended amp I bought from him (Inspire KT150...
by pstrisik
Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
Topic: where do i get a manual for a ls17
Replies: 4
Views: 1222

Re: where do i get a manual for a ls17

Shoot! I had a 17LS and didn't think to scan the manual before selling it. However, the instructions for HTB connections are the same for their preamps so equipped. The following is from the CA200 manual in the library here: EPL2/THEATER: This is an external processor loop designed to conveniently a...
by pstrisik
Tue Feb 04, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Hello from Germany
Replies: 17
Views: 2971

Re: Hello from Germany

Yes, swapping the the two 5751 first helped me to get down to the fact that one of them is defective or more worn than the other. But today I received a new set of tubes: two NOS GE 5751 (mathed and balanced), two also matched and balanced NOS GE 6CG7 and a matched quad of Tung-Sol 6550. I first ch...
by pstrisik
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Hello from Germany
Replies: 17
Views: 2971

Re: Hello from Germany

Other opinions? 6550 vs. KT120?