Search found 81 matches

by JONTY
Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:28 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Thanks Roberto, RJ, I've been through this scenario ever since I got into hifi over 40 years ago. My ET3 took time to break in and improved dramically after 4 weeks and continued to do so for months. I always remember my ProAc tablet sig sounding shut in when I first got them, then suddenly after a ...
by JONTY
Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:05 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Hi Saab, The Gain is also very loud on my ET5 Premier 350SA and is audible at 1 and loud at 25 however I'm fine with that as I can't detect it overloading the input and sounds fine otherwise. I too looked at the rothwell's but decided against them as most reviews said they soften dynamics and roll o...
by JONTY
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

I'm now at 140 hours and it's mostly remained unimpressive in fact it's arguably worse than when I first un boxed it. It sounds shut in with very little life. I've put in my notes words like vague, rollled of at the frequency exstreams. Lacking in dynamics, image remaining between the speakers, no l...
by JONTY
Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Hi RJ, Just reading your post again and seeing that you mention using a CAV45 integrated, is this in addition to what you have i.e. Your Gat2 I've been out of the loop as you know, have you replaced your system components recently...? if so would be interesting to get feedback re your system as it i...
by JONTY
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Hi Roberto,
Will do, I'm at 50 hours now and it's changed within that time already I'll give more detailed feed back at 100 hours.
P.S I'll give you feed back also tonight re the MP3.
Looking forward to it.....
Jonathan.
by JONTY
Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:37 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Hi Sabb77 I have exactly the same issue 13-14 on the volume scale is loud and at the other end of the scale 1 there is enough Gain to listen too where you would expect it to be barley audible so Gain is very high. However I'm ok with it as it doesn't seem to overload the input. Might be worth contac...
by JONTY
Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:00 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Roberto, What a great story.... your dad did his job, I think all dads should be like yours. Your love for music remains undimished, your posts are written with such passion and enthusiasm, I used to sell high end kit, and it was interesting meeting so many different people, the very different appro...
by JONTY
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Thanks Roberto, The great thing about about improving your system rather than it sounding different (which people often think of as improvement) is rediscovering your Record/CD collection even getting out stuff you haven't played for years.... And that's why we do it sometimes getting a little lost ...
by JONTY
Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Hi Roberto, I'm going to use some burn in tones that I downloaded from the Apple Store to my iPhone and run it through the Dac input via the USB on my (Marantz CD Player SA 14 S1) That way I can just run it 24/7 without having the power amp and speakers on all the time. I can also crank up the volum...
by JONTY
Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Thanks Roberto, will do, I agree with the CJ's Philosophy, shortest signal path, using the least amount of components you can get away with. I will now be Keeping the 350SA as I managed to get a good discount from the original seller so it's costing me £3500 which is about £1000 under market value, ...
by JONTY
Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

I second that Roberto, the 350SA looks Stunning on its pedestal.
What's the going rate for a decent 350SA in good condition these days.....? Have they had any revisions along it's much exalted path...?
by JONTY
Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Thank You Roberto, Your a true gent, my Premier 350SA arrived yesterday but sadly was not as described so it will have to go back to the seller....!! The good news is the ET5 has now cleared customs and is being delivered to me on Monday. If you come to London then you are very welcome to come and s...
by JONTY
Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

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 JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Hi all, Here is a definitive answer to the Premier 350SA conundrum above, from Jasmin at Conrad Johnson. Quote: First and foremost, there is no SA version. This was fabricated by the public. The only model designation is PREM 350. All premier 350 were built with the same quality components VHAY resi...
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New phono.
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: New phono.

Thanks Roberto,
You know that if I ever make it too that part of the world, your going to have to put that famous Costa Coffee on,
because I'll be coming straight over to you, so I can listen to that System of yours...!!
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My System upgrades.
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

Re: My System upgrades.

Almost, thats the next model up called the Codex, with an extra midrange unit, if you put in Avanti, Youll see my pair, they were there at the same time as the codex. you should see them side by side to get a better idea as to the Sizes In fact here's the link http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/aud...
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: My System upgrades.
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

Re: My System upgrades.

Thanks Admin, Yes they are the premium version black ebony in the special glass finish. I managed to get them to include the Magnetic floating feet also at no extra cost..... You can see the actual pair in the six moons review of the Avanti online, I used to sell them here in the uk and know the dis...
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: For Sale MF2500 Power Amp.
Replies: 3
Views: 619

Re: For Sale MF2500 Power Amp.

bump
Jonathan.
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA
Replies: 25
Views: 4601

Re: CJ Premier 350 and 350SA

Yes I also noticed that in there description of the Premier 350SA in the vintage section on the CJ site.
But if you read the reviews they mention the Teflon Caps in the reviews Circa 2004.
Anyway I have sent them an email so we should get a Definative answer soon....!!
Thanks Again Joe.
Jonathan.
by JONTY
Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: For Sale MF2500 Power Amp.
Replies: 3
Views: 619

For Sale MF2500 Power Amp.

Selling my CJ MF2500Power amp due to purchase a new power amp.
Very good condition original box manual 240v European voltage will ship at cost or collection from London UK.
If you would like pictures send me your email address. Asking £2295.00.
Thanks.
Jonathan.