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by Big Dog RJ
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 11 v. Classic 120
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: Premier 11 v. Classic 120

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by Big Dog RJ
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Preamp (opposition) pairing with Prem 350
Replies: 19
Views: 12275

Re: Preamp (opposition) pairing with Prem 350

Good stuff on that ET5, fantastic price! Wow wee Yep, as noted the only costs incurred would be shipping and handling. Voltage conversion can be done very easily at CJ HQ, Jeff or any one of his techies would do that eyes closed. Keep us posted mate. Oh! One thing I forgot to mention is the ACT2 ori...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 11 v. Classic 120
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: Premier 11 v. Classic 120

Ah! That's a very very valid point! In fact, we were just talking about this very topic and can confirm this preference by quite a number of vintage gear owners. That very same description of "musical appeal" and "romantic sound" of CJ's vintage gear is and will always be their h...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 12 Cover Modification
Replies: 26
Views: 10079

Re: Premier 12 Cover Modification

Nice one maties, that's a fine combination! In fact, I've brought down a few KT150 based power amps on trial. Although I must say they drove the ML CLX's very well indeed! They also needed more room to really open up. The KT150 is definitely a power house, no doubt! It can very easily propel large a...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Preamp (opposition) pairing with Prem 350
Replies: 19
Views: 12275

Re: Preamp (opposition) pairing with Prem 350

Yes! Agree 110% with the above post by S-S. The ET5 would have been supremely matched with your Prem 350 or even better the ACT2! I had that very same combination upto the ACT2 S2, brute force with finesse... lookout! That amplifier didn't flinch one bit, and it has a much higher Class A bias compar...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Classic 62SE On The Way
Replies: 35
Views: 19316

Re: Classic 62SE On The Way

Sorry to be a noob... but one of our former sub-dealers did offer these two makes quite a few years back, Backert & Wells Audio gear along with another brand called, Vincent. Although very reasonable in price range, and if that's your primary concern... then by all means ok. However, the biggest...
by Big Dog RJ
Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Classic 62SE On The Way
Replies: 35
Views: 19316

Re: Classic 62SE On The Way

Well done on the Classic 62se! You'll really enjoy this one, and many more hours listening to those fine tunes! With regards to preamps, yes plenty of choices from other top makes. However, in my experience I've always found greater sense of synergy between CJ pre-power combinations. The other gear,...
by Big Dog RJ
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Classic 60
Replies: 12
Views: 5100

Re: Classic 60

Now that's outstanding service! From JF and his team. All the negative things said about CJ were only short lived... this goes to show the true test of time, especially when it comes to CJ's competition, CJ is right up there, at the very top of the podium. There's no denying it. Oh, for the love of ...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Oh! For the love of tubes!
Replies: 77
Views: 50536

Re: Oh! For the love of tubes!

Just to add further; Attn: Admin With your Art monoblocks, they have quite a high Class A bias before switching into AB. Although your Maggie MG20's do like more power and aren't so efficient... what's really driving and controlling them is the high voltage and high current capacity of these amplifi...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Oh! For the love of tubes!
Replies: 77
Views: 50536

Re: Oh! For the love of tubes!

Ah! The Pass Labs XA series, beautifully designed. Apart from all those very lofty SS designs, this Pass XA gear is my favourite of all time! In fact, it was this very amplifier, XA30.8, that made me finalise on the CLX's after the wonderful audition at my very good mates place. A point in note: bas...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: ET3 On The Way...
Replies: 20
Views: 12831

Re: ET3 On The Way...

Ah! 100dB efficiency on the Zu speakers... there you go! Those speakers are more suited with SET power amps, which put out a handful of watts, anything between 8 to 12w is more than plenty! The Prem11 puts out way more than that, and combined with the ET3SE, that's far too much gain- load mismatch. ...
by Big Dog RJ
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Oh! For the love of tubes!
Replies: 77
Views: 50536

Re: Oh! For the love of tubes!

Yes, that's correct what tonye is referring to. And I've heard it extensively and that is the sole reason why I decided to mod to Class A output. The Class A design does something very extraordinary with the signal, such that it sounds completely full of life! Totally realistic scale and very notice...
by Big Dog RJ
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Art Mono blocks
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Re: Art Mono blocks

That 1 fuse does cost us $50 down unda. I'm more than happy to pay thst price simply because they're sourced directly from CJ HQ, no where else! There are other reputable supplies as S-s has stated above and they offer good pricing and top quality. At the end of the day, I don't see any point in own...
by Big Dog RJ
Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Can CAV45 S2 drive Harbeth 40.3
Replies: 8
Views: 2035

Re: Can CAV45 S2 drive Harbeth 40.3

That's a much better combination, well done!👍

With the right amount of power into the speakers and they're able to reproduce everything you're looking for... then that's it! As long as you're happy and enjoying those fine tunes!

Woof! RJ
by Big Dog RJ
Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57459

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Yes, that's a very valid point by Admin. As I said before, if service and tech support is miles away... then you will need to find a way! As the famous saying goes, "if there's a will, there's a way." As far as comparing the two, Maggie's and Diptyque... there's no comparison. The Diptyque...
by Big Dog RJ
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:46 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57459

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Correct! And that's why when considering such brands / lines, you have to look at tech support/ after sales service. If it's not clearly listed anywhere or on their websites then I simply don't bother. Tech support is so important because nothing's bullet proof, especially at this level if something...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57459

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Sorry forgot to mention the Diptyque models I auditioned: DP107 and DP140mk2. Didn't get a chance to audition the Diptyque Reference line, this is even better! Price range was somewhere around 16grand to 50grand, depending on model. The Jadis monoblocks were outstanding! However, I personally prefer...
by Big Dog RJ
Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57459

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Ah! So not 20.7's... that's what I thought since they looked slightly narrow compared to the much wider MG20 series. Considering the height... I figured must be 20.7's. Either way, good to see the 3.7's, MG3. series at its best! Oh! Yes the Diptyque! I've had extensive auditions on these. Please go ...
by Big Dog RJ
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57459

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Ah! Nice one mate 👍 very well done. That's a top combination, ART88 and the ART300's, will certainly have no issues driving any type of speakers to their full potential. Also nice to see the MG20.7's ribbon tweeters placed on the inside. This will give you more precise imaging and inner detail. Soun...
by Big Dog RJ
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Aus Hifi Show, tunes down unda
Replies: 9
Views: 5611

Re: Aus Hifi Show, tunes down unda

Interesting graph and analysis there Admin, thanks for posting. Goes to show certain music formats have gone full circle... and are still going strong. Just wanted to add a few more notes, after discussing with the mob; 1. Even though most of that gear at this year's show was quite pricey... I guess...