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by XCop5089
Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: PCC88s vs 6922s
Replies: 98
Views: 30918

Re: PCC88s vs 6922s

Yes, I've ordered from Tube store before, and definitely great service. Items arrived within 3 business days. As for shipping charges, it depends on which route: FedEx express 3-4 business days plus tracking, was close to $60 or $70 somewhere thereabouts. They do have normal rates which are lower b...
by XCop5089
Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Tube rolling in GAT/2
Replies: 8
Views: 1661

Re: Tube rolling in GAT/2

I have owned a GAT Series 2 since 2016 and it came fitted with the Philips PCC88/7DJ8 tubes. I am a UK customer and reported to the distributor/importer shortly after purchase, that one of the tubes was rather noisy! Two Philips PCC88 tubes were ordered from CJ and these have been in circuit ever si...
by XCop5089
Fri Aug 17, 2018 4:21 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: A Couple of Shots of the System
Replies: 4
Views: 2798

Re: A Couple of Shots of the System

Great photos and system Myles!

I would love to audition those ART300 mono blocs!

Congratulations!
by XCop5089
Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: What speakers are you using with your Conrad Johnson gear?
Replies: 105
Views: 14660

Re: What speakers are you using with your Conrad Johnson gear?

GAT Series 2, Premier 350SA and TAD CR1 MKII's - I'm happy!
by XCop5089
Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: new member from England
Replies: 8
Views: 1554

Re: new member from England

Sistersadie, As a fellow UK CJ user, I thought I would pass on some timely advice I recently received from Jeff Fischel, regarding a similar question posed about chassis grounding, using Russ Andrews RF Router! (Jeff's response is first and my question appears below). Hello Steve, 1. The GAT input i...
by XCop5089
Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

Re: My CJ-based system

Fits in nicely with the decor not too imposing. Very liberal use of stillpoints they must work for you to pay so much attention to your individual components. Am I right in thinking you have a Premier 350SA now...? Jonathan. Thanks Jonathan. Yes. Premier 350SA is my current system power amp and has...
by XCop5089
Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Too much gain is not an issue with my GAT2/350SA. I can adjust the output of my dCS Vivaldi DAC in four increments (.2, .6, 2 & 6 Volts) so using it on the .6 Volt setting means that for normal listening levels with my 86db efficient TAD speakers, I am around 50, or halfway on the preamp volume ...
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

roberto wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:35 pm Hola...beautiful units, enjoy!
Happy listening!
Thanks Roberto!
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

Re: My CJ-based system

admin wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 2:18 pm Wow,... that entire setup looks amazing. The finish on the TAD's look beautiful. I like the "clean" look of the rack. Very nice, congrats.
Thank you for your kind words!
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

Re: My CJ-based system

The 65" LG OLED screen and Meridian Audio A/V system is "shoe-horned" into the corner at the other end of the room. Not ideal, but the hifi system takes precedence!

Imagefullsizeoutput_908 by Steve Coward, on Flickr
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

Re: My CJ-based system

Room size for the UK is good at 22' (L) X 18'3" (W) X 8' (H).

Imagefullsizeoutput_8c5 by Steve Coward, on Flickr
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

Re: My CJ-based system

by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CJ-based system
Replies: 9
Views: 3491

My CJ-based system

I am in my 60's and first became hooked on hi fi in the mid-1970's when the best system I could afford to put together was a Linn Sondek LP12/Ittok/Asak, Meridian 101 preamp with active electronic cross-overs, a six-pack of Meridian 105S power amplifiers configured for bass, mid and treble, driving ...
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

My GAT 2 sits on a grid level of one of the two Stillpoints ESS racks I have, supported by a quartet of Stillpoints Ultra SS. Power cord is a Vertex AQ Hi-Rez Roraima.

Imagefullsizeoutput_8fb by Steve Coward, on Flickr
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

My Cj Premier 350SA sits on a quartet of Stillpoints Ultra 6 + Ultra Bases, on an Ikea bamboo chopping board, which in turn is supported on a Stillpoints Component Stand on a quartet of Stillpoints & Risers! Power cord is a Vertex Hi-Rez Roraima, interconnects MIT Oracle MA-X and speaker cables ...
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Hi Xcop5089, I'm sure that's correct, interestingly I've just purchased the CJ 350sa I'm going from the CJ 250 and will be using an ET5 pre, I've just sold my ET3 wth phono and replaced that with the Tea2SE. What are your thoughts re: the Premier 350sa with the Gat....? I will be using Audio Physic...
by XCop5089
Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4593

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

I think Jasmine may be confusing the 350SA nomenclature with 350"SE" denoting "Special Edition" which is an urban myth! I have owned my CJ Premier 350SA since 2004 (purchased new from the UK official importer/distributor, Audiofreaks. It is still my main system power amp and havi...
by XCop5089
Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Any one thinking about a GAT Series 2 preamp?
Replies: 28
Views: 5935

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

Beautiful setup! Looks incredible. Can you give us a list of the other equipment? Thank you for your kind words. It's been a labour of love over many years! The CJ Premier 350SA power amp is the oldest component in my hi fi system, having purchased it new in 2004 from the official UK importer. I al...
by XCop5089
Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Any one thinking about a GAT Series 2 preamp?
Replies: 28
Views: 5935

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

Sitting pretty in one of my Stillpoints ESS racks!

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