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- Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:30 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1865
Re: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
Camoz, the information is very helpful. Thanks.
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:20 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1865
Re: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
Camoz, nice work. Would you mind let me know where did you buy those capacitors and what kind? Thanks.
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:12 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1865
Re: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
I've no problem fixing my self since I've built several tube and solid state amp in 80s and was a hi-fi technician while I was in college. CJ quoted me $1500 to upgrade just the power supply section, but I want to replace all aging electrolytic capacitors and purchase the parts from CJ which may cos...
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:01 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Premier 2 Blue Book Value
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1865
Premier 2 Blue Book Value
I got a Premier 2 needs fixing, one channel faded out after using it for 30 minutes. I have put in all new tubes and the problem still persist. Can some one tell me the blue book value such that I can make an informative decision regarding how much money I would spend on fixing it. Thanks.
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:56 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1116
Re: CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
OK and thanks for the info.
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:23 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1116
Re: CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
When I fully turned the balance control to one side, there are still some sound came from the other channel and it was not totally mute. My other CJ Premier 2 pre-amp balance control can fully mute a channel and therefore I expect the Premier 10 will do the same thing. I wonder whether it is normal?
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:15 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1116
CJ Premier 10 Balance Control
My Premier 10 balance control seems not working, however the sound is still stereo. Is this normal? It seems like someone by pass the balance control. Thanks for your help.
- Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:23 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2603
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:12 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2603
Re: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
Don't know how to upload the pictures here. Please show me. Thanks.
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:03 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2603
Re: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
The search game is over. I bought a re-furnished Audio Research VS115 from ARC for $3300 shipped which is cheaper than both CJs which I am looking. It sounds great and it is brand new which came with ARC 3 years warranty. Now my system consisted of 1 CJ head amp, 1 ARC phone amp, 1 CJ line stage pre...
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:56 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1169
Re: How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes
They usually last 2000-3000 hours. Most manufacturer recommend you to change the tubes every 2000 hours.
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:11 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Restored vs Modern Amps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1078
Re: Restored vs Modern Amps
I would say a $7000 amp made in 90-00 is always better than $3000 modern amp. In your case, I would prefer a used Premier 12 or Premier 140 over Classic 60SE. This is only my personal speculation since I have never heard those amps before.
- Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2603
Please Help Me To Choose Premier 12 or Premier 140
Please help me to chose between Premier 12 (140 Watt Mono Amp, made and end in early 90s) and Premier 140 (140 Watt Stereo Amp, Made and end in 00s). The 140 came with the inter-lave winding transformer but not sure about the 12. I think this will be my key tie breaker if the 12 did not come with th...
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5151
S.E.T. Vs CJ Amp
Lately, I am interested in Single Ended Triode (SET) power amplifier and have done some research about it. To my surprise that given their low output (3-18 Watt) and extremely high price (6,000-200,000 USD), people seems to like it a lot and rave about their sonic capability. My question is ... Any ...
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:47 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Anyone running CJ pre with non-CJ SS amp?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9808
Re: Anyone running CJ pre with non-CJ SS amp?
Currently I am using CJ Premier 10 and Threshold S500 II to drive my Accustic 2+2 planar speaker. The combinnation works for me within my budget constraint. Currently, I am looking for incremental upgrade to improve my system but need to figure out where to spend my best $.
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Hsu Research VTF-15H subwoofer with Rosenut Veneer Review
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6486
Re: Hsu Research VTF-15H subwoofer with Rosenut Veneer Revie
My new basement media oom is about 18' W X 22' L X 9' H. I think it should be big enough to run this configuration. The only thing that I need to decide is to either spend the money on the sub-woofer or replace my 2+2 with KEF Refernence 201/2 full range monitor and then add the subwoofer later but ...
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:17 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Hsu Research VTF-15H subwoofer with Rosenut Veneer Review
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6486
Re: Hsu Research VTF-15H subwoofer with Rosenut Veneer Revie
Do you think it is a good sub to use with my Accoustat 2+2 full range planner speaker? I mainly use it for 2 channels listening not setup for in-home theater. Thanks.
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:34 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ Premier 10 Vs Premier 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1651
CJ Premier 10 Vs Premier 2
I've just bought a Premier 10 (introduced 1992, hybrid, MSRP $6,000) to replace my aging Premier 2 (introduced 1981, tube, MSRP $1,800). I did a 3 hours listening AB comparision and below are my verdicts: Premier 10 built like a tank. Premier 10 has an overall improvement in all area. Premier 10 has...
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Classic SE upgrade w/Teflon caps
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5858
Re: Classic SE upgrade w/Teflon caps
Different type of capacitor will yield diffent energy store and release time like how quickly they can change frequency or let AC signal passing through cleanly without any side effect like over shoot, ringing or ghosting. I believe that there is an audiable difference between the lowest and highest...
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:53 pm
- Forum: DIY, mods, tweaks
- Topic: Jolida JD9 phono preamp Upgrade Guide
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19852
Re: Jolida JD9 phono preamp Upgrade Guide
Aliexpress from China "http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Jolida-JD9-Phono-PreAmplifier-Brand-New/201491_453542110.html" sells it for $450. The only question is do I need to worry about the import tax and how much? NewTube Company "http://www.newtube.com/content/jd-9a-tube-phono-...