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by admin
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CAV 45 S2
Replies: 43
Views: 20648

Re: My CAV 45 S2

Oh, I've tried that. No change (to my ears at least). I keep them in as they "look cool" and easier to dust/vacuum around the cables.
by admin
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
Replies: 45
Views: 786

Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?

As others mentioned, $1300 is too much for a PV10. I think you could get a PV-12 for that price if you are looking at units from that era. PV-12's also come on the market more often in my experience. I owned one myself and it offers a lot of bang for your buck in my opinion.
by admin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Another Unexpected Comparison
Replies: 13
Views: 233

Re: Another Unexpected Comparison

For $12k retail you get a 300 Wpc amp with nearly 3dB of headroom, a preamp with 17 inputs, an 8 band equalizer that can be removed from the audio path, an adjustable MM phono, an adjustable MC phono, a DAC module that can be replaced with upgrades when upgrades are developed. You can drive a secon...
by admin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ Classic 2se preamp not good with CJ 2275SE amp?
Replies: 11
Views: 240

Re: CJ Classic 2se preamp not good with CJ 2275SE amp?

I did a tube replacement for my PV14 last summer. Bought them from thetubestore.com and were very reasonably priced at $20 a tube.
by admin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Member in Cary, NC
Replies: 3
Views: 88

Re: Member in Cary, NC

Welcome to CJO. Great to have you with us. CJ has some wonderful offerings in their current line and some excellent bargains if you decide to go with their vintage gear. Let us know if you decide to get back into the CJ sound. BTW- you may want to check out the link in this thread as it aggregates a...
by admin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Old vs New Sound
Replies: 16
Views: 423

Re: Old vs New Sound

Agree with AJ, tube designers got "better." Of course it's going to be how you define better. If you are looking for clearer, more dynamic, more accurate reproduction of music, then you will most likely like the newer offerings more than the old. If you are looking for that "old time ...
by admin
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My CAV 45 S2
Replies: 43
Views: 20648

Re: My CAV 45 S2

I also use speaker cable lifters. I don't think I notice any difference in the sound but it looks nice and it's easier to dust with the cables off the ground so I've kept them in the system. Doesn't hurt to try these things in my opinion.
by admin
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: M8080 Replacement LP260MSE Monoblocks
Replies: 17
Views: 307

Re: M8080 Replacement LP260MSE Monoblocks

Glad some of the issues are solved. If the popping is changing sides with the L/R interconnects between the preamp and amp switched, it would signify a preamp issue (or source for that matter). You may just want to swap the source interconnects to be 100% sure but most likely a preamp issue. One las...
by admin
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: AXpona 2023
Replies: 39
Views: 9301

Re: AXpona 2023

If you do get to go please give us an update. As you mentioned, prices have really gone in the last few years. Things are getting a little crazy.

PS- best wishes to your wife. Hope all goes well and she makes a quick recovery.
by admin
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been
Replies: 75
Views: 56453

Re: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been

I was lucky enough to spend an entire month in Lisbon Portugal early this year. It was a wonderful experience with great sites, history, people, and food. The only down side is that I was away from the stereo!
by admin
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
Replies: 45
Views: 786

Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?

Lots of really good choices in that price range and of course there is no "right or wrong" answer. One consideration would perhaps be a CJ ET3. That's right around that price (if you find a bargain). Maybe a CA150 could be had for a little cheaper if the ET3 is out of budget. The reason I ...
by admin
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: MV-55 output issues
Replies: 14
Views: 3586

Re: MV-55 output issues

Is it completely silent in the right channel?
by admin
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57468

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Geez. I think I'm out of touch with the prices... Not sure why I thought the 3.7i was around $6k? I guess it does seem a lot more reasonable. It would be interesting to see a price list for the "X upgrade" for all the different models. It's also a nice way to expand the speaker line withou...
by admin
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: ET3SE volume gain settings
Replies: 7
Views: 158

Re: ET3SE volume gain settings

Hmm... no, not the fixed gain phono stage. That's the gain from the cartridge level to the line level. I'm asking about the gain of the line stage. The volume operates on a resistor ladder. I think each "step" is like 0.7db, or something like that. There are 99 steps, I think. Unity gain ...
by admin
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57468

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

That's cool. I just saw that on their website when I did a little searching. So it looks like any of their speakers can be upgraded to their "X" spec. I wonder how many of these "X" versions are leaving the factory direct or it's 100% sending sold units in for upgrade? If upgradi...
by admin
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!
Replies: 122
Views: 57468

Re: I took the plunge and upgraded big time!

Has anyone had the opportunity to audition an “X” version of a Maggie speaker. I’m curious if the upcharge is worth it. I emailed the Maggie service department and they told me upgrading a 3.7 would run $4000 not including disassembly and reassembly nor shipping. $4k seems pretty steep of a cost fo...
by admin
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: member presentation
Replies: 1
Views: 53

Re: member presentation

Welcome to CJO! I think you are our first member from Tahiti. I'm guessing you may have a monopoly of CJ gear on the island! Congrats on such a great collection. I used to own the PF2 and the PV12 myself.
by admin
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: ET3SE volume gain settings
Replies: 7
Views: 158

Re: ET3SE volume gain settings

I think the high gain version is 54 db and the low gain version is 40 db. For cartridges of less than 1 mv output the high gain version is recommended.
by admin
Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Speaker Cables (again)
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Re: Speaker Cables (again)

Had to cut the sleeved cable to 3m & 1m found out it isn't anything exotic. Sommer Meridian 260 cost about 12 Euro per metre. interesting that i blind tested them and kimbers were better. So will stay with the Kimbers Let your ears be the judge. Too bad it wasn't something more "interestin...
by admin
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Working on my Premier 8XS Amps.
Replies: 10
Views: 236

Re: Working on my Premier 8XS Amps.

Welcome to CJO, great to have you with us.

Looks like a fun project. That's a great amp and looks like it's in very good condition so hopefully not too many problems along the way. Keep us updated.