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by jasper
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Searching for best Conrad Johnson phono preamp
Replies: 12
Views: 2788

Re: Searching for best Conrad Johnson phono preamp

Hi ronenash. Thanks for your comment about the Premier 15. I have one of those I bought new in the late 90's and had it factory upgraded to Teflon Caps a couple of years ago. I use a step up transformer (cinemag) with my Koetsu Blue Lace cartridge and was considering selling the 15 and getting a TEA...
by jasper
Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Any one thinking about a GAT Series 2 preamp?
Replies: 28
Views: 5965

Re: Any one thinking about a GAT Series 2 preamp?

I'm using my GATS2 with factory upgraded Premier 8's to grand effect! Right now I've got Maggie 3.7i's/Mye stands in the system and these speakers clearly reveal whats going on upstream. The improvement in the GATS2 over the original GAT was profound. Much more transparency, detail, and a more belie...
by jasper
Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: CJ & Maggies
Replies: 8
Views: 2932

Re: CJ & Maggies

Fantastic description of the Maggie 3.7i's RJ! With all that power from the Prem 8's (300 watts/ea with KT120's) the Maggies can whack you in the head or whisper gently in your ear. The textures like from a solo saxophone, cello, or Sinatra's voice are mesmerizing. And the bass is so natural soundin...
by jasper
Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: CJ & Maggies
Replies: 8
Views: 2932

Re: CJ & Maggies

It took me a while to coordinate the resources needed to lug those amps about a hundred miles to my main Maggie system. But am I ever glad i did! Then it took a few days until everything settled down and the sound really kicked in. And what a sound it is...... These amps have an unbelievable grip on...
by jasper
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: CJ & Maggies
Replies: 8
Views: 2932

Re: CJ & Maggies

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by jasper
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: CJ & Maggies
Replies: 8
Views: 2932

Re: CJ & Maggies

Gat Series 2, Premier 15 phono preamp (all upgrades), Premier 8's (teflon and KT120 upgrades), Maggie 3.7i's Mye stands.......
by jasper
Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Any bets on Conrad Johnson introducing new gear at CES 2016 ? ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2985

Re: Any bets on Conrad Johnson introducing new gear at CES 2016 ? ...

Sent my GAT back to CJ for the series 2 upgrade and will report back about the results in a couple of weeks when its completed. Sure hope its worth it!
by jasper
Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Any bets on Conrad Johnson introducing new gear at CES 2016 ? ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2985

Re: Any bets on Conrad Johnson introducing new gear at CES 2016 ? ...

Nice to hear CJ has an upgrade for the GAT but now I've got to come up with $4500! I've tried rolling tubes first with Genalex Gold Lions and those sounded great for a coupe of weeks until one tube fizzed out. Next I tried some pretty expensive Russian tubes and one of those had a hum and I couldn't...
by jasper
Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Quad ESL-2912 ...
Replies: 17
Views: 10655

Re: Quad ESL-2912 ...

Thanks RJ and appreciate your in depth posts above. With the Quads the system is so revealing that it does expose anything upstream for better or worse. So I just ordered a new turntable; VPI Signature (classic 3 with 3D arm). My current table is a 25 year old Merrill Heirloom spring suspension/ Jel...
by jasper
Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:52 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Quad ESL-2912 ...
Replies: 17
Views: 10655

Re: Quad ESL-2912 ...

Great thread and thanks for all your thoughts about Quads. I'm a huge planar fan and agree wholeheartedly that there is nothing like a well tuned pair of Quads for capturing the pure emotion of the music. The first time I ever heard a pair of ESL63's was back in the 80's. They were playing quietly o...
by jasper
Sun May 24, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

Hooked up the Maggie 3.7i's yesterday and set them in the exact location where I had the Quads. Everything in the system was the same; including the GAT, the Premier 8's, and a pair of REL G2 subs set at 39z and relatively low volume. I let things warm up for an hour and then sat down for a listen. ...
by jasper
Sat May 02, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

Will do! It could be several weeks; 3 to 4 weeks delivery and then a break in period. I ordered a pair of Mye Stands that should arrive about the same time. Can't wait.
by jasper
Fri May 01, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

Had a pair of Aerius's but lost them in my divorce then saw them for sale on eBay! I don't think I ever had them set up right and in that room they sounded kind a thin. But I just ordered a pair of 3.7i's that should be here in about 3 or 4 weeks. In fact I saw in a review of the Axpona show that th...
by jasper
Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

Thanks to you both for the feedback on Maggies. One of my Quad 2907's bit the dust and its really expensive to fix plus the packing, crating, hassle and expense of shipping.... Then there's the questionable dependability factor where the other speaker in the pair could go the day after I got them se...
by jasper
Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

The show is going great and there are some really good sounding systems. The picture above was the only gear from CJ and it was not playing when I stopped by that exhibit. I found 2 amps using 150's; the Dochi 3.0 mono blocks and a pair of Jolida mono blocks. I talked to Mr. Dochi who designed and b...
by jasper
Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: New Conrad Johnson gear coming to Axpona 2015? .....

Hi Joe, I just arrived in Chicago for the Axpona show and will check it out, ask around, and report back next week. I'll be heading over to the show shortly and feel like a kid about to go to his favorite candy store!
by jasper
Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: So who plans on trying KT-150's in their amps ? ....
Replies: 20
Views: 4571

Re: So who plans on trying KT-150's in their amps ? ....

Thanks Joe! You might have noticed my obsession with blue tape. I just slid those 2" maple platforms under the speakers and lifted them up on brass footers with incredible results. My project for this weekend is to replace those old 2" with 4" platforms and heavier footers. Not so eas...
by jasper
Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:46 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: So who plans on trying KT-150's in their amps ? ....
Replies: 20
Views: 4571

Re: So who plans on trying KT-150's in their amps ? ....

I'll be standing by to see how it goes with the 150's. I switched to 120's in my Premier 8's over a year ago and upgraded the electronics at the same time to be close to the newer Art amps. I've had El34's and 6550's in these amps and they are greatly improved with the upgrades and 120's but if ther...
by jasper
Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: GAT Tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 1401

Re: GAT Tubes

Nice! I bought a 9.0SWL preamp from Dan a few years ago (his 1st from scratch piece) and it sort of sat around in a small system in my living room for 10 years. Over the years I'd kept up with any upgrades then recently sent it back for a power supply upgrade, then put it in my Quad/ CJ system that ...
by jasper
Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: GAT Tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 1401

Re: GAT Tubes

Thanks again Joe. I just listened for a couple of hours with the system warmed up and with the original tubes. I sort of miss the Golden Lions; just more of a good thing to enjoy. Perfect world would be that sound and reliability without noise. I'll stay on it. Btw, I see you have an Oppo 105D. I se...