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by ronenash
Wed May 08, 2019 10:05 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Lifespan of CJ teflon capacitors
Replies: 4
Views: 1531

Re: Lifespan of CJ teflon capacitors

Film capacitors last forever unlike electrolytic capacitors which have a life span of 15-20 years. Film capacitors include polypropylene, polystyrene and Teflon caps.

You have nothing to worry about.
by ronenash
Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: NEW Conrad Johnson ART27A Triode Tube Amp
Replies: 102
Views: 13524

Re: NEW Conrad Johnson ART27A Triode Tube Amp

I don't know what the internal implementation looks like but I remember Lew saying that 90% of the people that converted their Premier 11,12,8 to triode ended changing them back to Ultra Linear. I see that the output stage power supply is regulated which CJ have never done before on their power amps...
by ronenash
Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: NEW Conrad Johnson ART27A Triode Tube Amp
Replies: 102
Views: 13524

Re: NEW Conrad Johnson ART27A Triode Tube Amp

bear wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:28 pm Not liking the new CJ logo. IMHO it looks terrible. Hopefully this is not what the production amp will look like.
I agree. Hope the production version will go back to the small children logo. This one is a disaster.
by ronenash
Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Is there any Teflon in this chassis? I have outlined what was believed to be Teflon Caps in blue outline
Replies: 14
Views: 1555

Re: Is there any Teflon in this chassis? I have outlined what was believed to be Teflon Caps in blue outline

Teflon come in 2uf, 0.47uf, 015uf, etc. The 30if caps are all polypropylene. A 30if teflon cap would not fit this chassis and would cost more than the whole preamp.
by ronenash
Fri Sep 28, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Would you buy and ART Series 3 and How Much Should you Pay?
Replies: 11
Views: 1544

Re: Would you buy and ART Series 3 and How Much Should you Pay?

It's a fantastic preamp with modern CJ sound. A bit less detail and clarity than the GAT. It's the only version of the ART that has teflon caps. The only issue I had with the ART when i had it (mk2) is that it uses 10 tubes which will pretty much limit your choice of tubes to the stock EH6922 unless...
by ronenash
Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: The Martin Logan CLX's, a true work of Art!
Replies: 252
Views: 53008

Re: The Martin Logan CLX's, a true work of Art!

I've heard the Ren15A driven with both the Classic 120SE and the ART150. The chap who owns these over here, has now placed an order for the ART300's, claims that the ART150 was wonderful but the Ren15A could deliver more, hence the justification for the 300's. This is a strange justification for th...
by ronenash
Fri Sep 07, 2018 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: The Martin Logan CLX's, a true work of Art!
Replies: 252
Views: 53008

Re: The Martin Logan CLX's, a true work of Art!

Hi RJ, Congrats on the new CLX. Its a fantastic speaker. I used to own the CLSz which were fantastic although much more difficult to set up and power the CLX and definitely not the same level of performance. I then had the Montis which were also great before moving to my current Sonus Fabers. I stil...
by ronenash
Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

Coppy, I am more a Wireworld cable guy. I haven't used Odins or Nordost but have tried other cables and settled on Wireworld for power, speaker and interconnect. I think they are really special and even their mid-line cable sounded better to me than some of the top cables from other companies. With ...
by ronenash
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

RJ, I agree the full break in will take up to a 1000 hours but the changes beyond the first 300 hours are smaller. I played the amp 12 hours daily to expedite the first stage of break in. At this point I am just enjoying the music knowing that it will still get better but I am not stressing over it,...
by ronenash
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

Ahhh and the journey starts... I am sure you will enjoy the amp greatly.
by ronenash
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

With over 200 hours on the clock (probably around 250 hours with the break in time at the factory) I thought I would send another update. The ART150 is really starting to show its capabilities. Improvement in sound quality is more consistent and the Teflon break in step backs are behind me at this p...
by ronenash
Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Ordered a GAT2 today.
Replies: 21
Views: 2452

Re: Ordered a GAT2 today.

I would never be too busy to open a GAT2 :) Congratulations on having the best of the best. Preamps are also easier to break in than power amps. Just leave it on with a radio input playing while connected to the power amp. The power amp does not have to be on so no worries on getting anyone nervous ...
by ronenash
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

jahat513, I heard they put 50 hours on the ART150 before shipping but I am not sure. In any case with 50 hours of use I still get the inconsistent Teflon cap break in dance where it will sound great in the morning and totally flat 6 hours later. I still have a way to go with break in. I have gone th...
by ronenash
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: The all new ET7-2 Pre-amp is here
Replies: 142
Views: 9375

Re: The all new ET7-2 Pre-amp is here

I have commented on this in these pages when the ET7 came out that CJ cut costs by using an electric capacitor in the high voltage supply, something they have always preached against. Only the entry level ET3 has this configuration. All other CJ amps and preamps have always used only polyprop caps i...
by ronenash
Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

Re: ART150 Incoming

Thank you all. The ART150 out of the box is showing great promise. Bass is the best I have ever heard from a tube amp which includes by Beard P100 which was already a step above the CJ LP125mSE. Not quite a match for my Krell FPB300 but fantastic nevertheless. Details retrieval is also several notch...
by ronenash
Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: ART150 Incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 3623

ART150 Incoming

Hi all, I could not be more exited. After selling my LP125mSE mono blocks which have served me extremely well over the past 8 years I placed an order for the new ART150 amplifier. I am expecting the FedEx truck today.... Can't wait. Once I receive it I will send some unboxing pictures and will send ...
by ronenash
Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: What DAC are you using with your CJ
Replies: 15
Views: 3402

Re: What DAC are you using with your CJ

Chord 2Qute here. Although I am an analog guy listening mostly to LPs in think the Chord is a great DAC
by ronenash
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:10 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 11, Premier 12, Premier 140 in order of hierarchy and short list of why you chose
Replies: 31
Views: 5290

Re: Premier 11, Premier 12, Premier 140 in order of hierarchy and short list of why you chose

I would choose the Premier 140 because it uses tubes that are available new today. The 11 and 12 use the 6fq7 tube that is no longer made and as such will be Notre difficult to source in good quality.
Circuit wise the design is very similar.
by ronenash
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Diagnosing/repairing hiss on PV-1 phono stage?
Replies: 4
Views: 980

Re: Diagnosing/repairing hiss on PV-1 phono stage?

I don't have the schematic for the pv1 but given its age i am assuming there are electrolytic salads in the power supply. These all need to be replaced. Leaky caps can cause noise. Also look for resistors that changed color or measure wrong. Focus on the phone section of the circuit.