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- Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
- Topic: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7734
Re: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
That is right RJ, you have a good memory. I don't care for dipoles. Haven't since the KLH9 came out, now I'm dating myself. I sold a lot of maggies back in the day. Had a good customer who slept with his Quads, I swear. Me I like direct radiators. These Sonys are quite lovely. They have responded we...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
- Topic: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7734
ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
I have several hundred hours of time comparing the new ART phono stage with the TEA1 series 3 and figured there might be interest here in my impressions. First a disclaimer: I am not a professional reviewer. Related equipment: C-J ART88, C-J ART 27A, VPI HW-40 w/SoundSmith Experion, Technics SL-1200...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: GAT serie 2 vs. ART series 2
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1650
Re: GAT serie 2 vs. ART series 2
My two cents: The GAT2! It is noticeably quieter. It is absolutely neutral. The ART is warmer, some people like that, but for me the GAT2 takes the best to the next level.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: GAT2 replacement tubes? Call CJ or what do you recommend?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1067
Re: GAT2 replacement tubes? Call CJ or what do you recommend?
I just took a look at my stash to re-verify that Jeff sold me Philips PCC-88s for both my GAT2 and my ART150, but he rubber banded the two for the GAT2 together and marked them and told me not to mix them up with the three otherwise identical ones he banded together for the ART150. He tests every tu...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2270
Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Sold my last motorcycle 2 years ago, no guitars though, with me it is drums and pianos, getting down the finals on those too. But the audio is only changing focus. We are selling one of three houses and the audio equipment in it is going to be donated or sold or liquidated one way or the other.
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:58 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2270
Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
There is no question that you and I seem to be on parallel tracks when it comes to our hobby.
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:34 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2270
Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Both Jeff and Steve have to make a living. You can't trust them. Listen to me on this. I trusted them and look where it got me. Presently in Nirvana, that is where. In all seriousness, these guys are the best and would not steer anybody astray.
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2270
Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
I have an ART150, which replaced an ARTsa. Speakers are Sony SS-AR2, which for those that don't know is a direct radiator free standing cone speaker of moderate size, 3-way. It is rated at 89 db sensitivity, and is nominally 4 ohms. A pair retails for $20,000 here in the USA. They are very highly ra...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ phono stages
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1717
Re: CJ phono stages
FYI, I do not still have my TEA2MAX HG, but agree with everything AJ has written about it here.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: Speakers for CAV 45 S2
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4774
Re: Speakers for CAV 45 S2
Ok, I am going to divert you away from planar speakers, simply because I don't like the things. Harbeths are a very good option. Another would be Tannoy, always musical and easy to live with. And a third might be some of the new style JBLs, don't laugh their new speakers sound very good. Any of thes...
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Philips E188CC
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1466
Re: Philips E188CC
Oh, I forgot to mention, the new Russian tubes generally last a lot longer than NOS Philips too. Another one I have tried both in my ET5 and in my Gat2 that didn't last very long was the new Gold Lions. They sound good for a short while then get real noisy real quick. I have not had any trouble with...
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Philips E188CC
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1466
Re: Philips E188CC
This is just my opinion AJ, you might query Jeff on this for his thoughts as well, but I would be stunned and amazed if you haven't got the better tube installed now. To be clear, the EH 6922 would be my pick as the better tube. Let me know how it goes and congrats on your new preamp.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:57 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6604
Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Kirmuss claims that ultrasonic cleaning can damage vinyl records. If you are interested in learning more visit his website or look at some of the stuff on Youtube about him and his products. From all accounts using his system and following his methods works. It is also time consuming. Take a look at...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6604
Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Kirmuss claims that ultrasonic cleaning can damage vinyl records. If you are interested in learning more visit his website or look at some of the stuff on Youtube about him and his products. From all accounts using his system and following his methods works. It is also time consuming. Take a look at...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6604
Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?
On our first date I took my future wife, Bonnie, to Lennie's On The Turnpike in Peabody, Massachusetts to hear Jimmy Smith. For that date on guitar was Kenny Burrell, and on drums Donald Bailey. This was in early May 1968. We were married one year later. Despite the fact that Bonnie would rather lis...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6604
Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?
I have wondered the same thing AJ. Been using a VPI HW-17 for over 30 years and although it works quite well and is easy to use, there are records that have proven to be impossible to get completely free of the rice krispies. A recent credible white paper caught my eye here is the link: https://thev...
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Consolidated Audio SUT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 690
Consolidated Audio SUT
In the August 2020 issue of Stereophile, Mikey Fremer reviews the Consolidated Audio SUT. This is a very special SUT. Although made in Germany, it uses a proprietary Nano Crystalline core material from Japan that is far more sophisticated that the typical iron core. The transformer can be wound with...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:48 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1830
Re: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
You got that right AJ.
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1830
Re: Sonographe SA120
Perhaps it is OK to relate this story now. Bob Carver was trying to build his first high power amp, at night in his home. He was making a living as a TV repairman. Recent University of Washington grad, struggling genius. He brought his prototype amp to the McIntosh Clinic at Gram-o-fon in Lake Park,...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1830
Re: Sonographe SA120
[quote=AnotherJohnson post_id=10784 time=1595016104 user_id=the 225 and 240 were sweeter and easier to listen to. ..... [/quote] AJ, McIntosh's Gordon Gow came out to Seattle in the early days of the MC250. He told us that the goal was for it to sound like the MC240 and have the power of the MC275. ...