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by Joe Appierto
Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds and Wanted
Topic: Conrad Johnson TEA1S1 Tube Phono Preamplifier updated by Music Technology
Replies: 3
Views: 3256

Re: Conrad Johnson TEA1S1 Tube Phono Preamplifier updated by Music Technology

Congratulations. I'm sure you made some lucky person quite happy. :)
by Joe Appierto
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:15 am
Forum: CJO Feedback, Suggestions and Report Site Problems
Topic: Recent Website Reliability Problems
Replies: 21
Views: 2569

Re: Recent Website Reliability Problems

Excellent news! No problems here as well despite multiple refreshes (I stay logged in all the time) during the day. Thanks for your efforts.
by Joe Appierto
Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: CJO Feedback, Suggestions and Report Site Problems
Topic: Recent Website Reliability Problems
Replies: 21
Views: 2569

Re: Recent Website Reliability Problems

I don't know if this'll help or just muddy the waters because it's irrelevant but between December 22nd to just after the New Year I wasn't able to log onto the site. My laptop would continue clocking until finally it'd give the message "Hmm...can't reach this page." I cleared the cache re...
by Joe Appierto
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: MV-55 output issues
Replies: 14
Views: 3586

Re: MV-55 output issues

The tube replacement set (RT55) on the Conrad Johnson website lists 6CA7/EL34 for the output tubes for the MV-55.

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by Joe Appierto
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!
Replies: 27
Views: 25343

Re: Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

A Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to you and all the members.
by Joe Appierto
Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: GL KT88's?
Replies: 2
Views: 2271

Re: GL KT88's?

The New Sensor Gold Lion KT88s will produce a bit more output at the same volume settings due to their 42 watts plate dissipation versus the 35 for the 6550C. I found transients a little more pronounced with the 6550C when used in the 11A and the 140. At the time (10 years ago), the GL KT88 and the ...
by Joe Appierto
Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ Supplied tubes (Stock)
Replies: 7
Views: 5136

Re: CJ Supplied tubes (Stock)

The small signal tubes on the 11 were also originally GE.
by Joe Appierto
Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ Supplied tubes (Stock)
Replies: 7
Views: 5136

Re: CJ Supplied tubes (Stock)

Yes, the Premier 11 pictured in Wes Phillips' October 2, 1994 Stereophile review of the Premier Eleven depicts GE 6550A output tubes. https://www.stereophile.com/tubepoweramps/403/index.html As supplies of the GE 6550A became scarce, CJ used SED 6550C and once those were gone they recommended the Ne...
by Joe Appierto
Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: Seeking Bill Thalman
Replies: 3
Views: 7266

Re: Seeking Bill Thalman

Bill Thalmann / Music Technology


https://musictechnology.com/

According to their web site they are closed permanently due to health reasons. There is contact information on their site.
by Joe Appierto
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 11 v. Classic 120
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: Premier 11 v. Classic 120

I went from a Premier 11A to a Pr 140 and the difference was not subtle. When I had the C1 upgrade done to the 140 the difference was even more pronounced. If the golden glow is a factor I'd avoid the 140. The 140 is not in the same league as the newer/newest CJ designs but it was a predecessor -- a...
by Joe Appierto
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 11 v. Classic 120
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: Premier 11 v. Classic 120

Just a thought and I don't know if it's in your budget but have you considered the C1 upgrade for your Premier 11?
by Joe Appierto
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Music Reviews - Analog (formal review)
Topic: Sheffield Lab Direct to Disc listing
Replies: 8
Views: 7113

Re: Sheffield Lab Direct to Disc listing

You're right -- you have to wonder how they can justify the astronomical prices. Granted, it's a niche market but still...
by Joe Appierto
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Music Reviews - Analog (formal review)
Topic: Sheffield Lab Direct to Disc listing
Replies: 8
Views: 7113

Re: Sheffield Lab Direct to Disc listing

Many are actually quite a bit more than $300.

The most expensive I've seen was $1.500 but I have no idea how high it really goes. Most appear to be from $500 to $1,000.

https://elusivedisc.com/search.php?sear ... l$2520Tape
by Joe Appierto
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Kiwi CJ owner
Replies: 2
Views: 3675

Re: Kiwi CJ owner

Greetings! According to the official Conrad Johnson web site they're represented in New Zealand by https://www.orangeroadaudio.com/ . Their website is active and they have a number of locations in NZ. Looks like it may be worth a shot. Good luck. NEW ZEALAND Orange Road High Performance Home Audio/T...
by Joe Appierto
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question
Replies: 11
Views: 5301

Re: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question

It sounds as if you are saying that these different types are indeed generically equivalent, but only as a group of four--not to mix individually or in pairs. Yep, that's what I meant. In re-reading what I said about American tubes it may sound like I was being negative about them. If that's the wa...
by Joe Appierto
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question
Replies: 11
Views: 5301

Re: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question

6DJ8 = ECC88 6922 = E88CC 7308 = E188CC 7DJ8 = PCC88 Generally speaking they are interchangeable so if a piece of equipment comes standard with a 6DJ8 you could substitute a 6922 or a 7308 (assuming the equipment manufacturer does not specifically state it shouldn't be done). But they are different ...
by Joe Appierto
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question
Replies: 11
Views: 5301

Re: Premier 17ls pre amp tube question

My experience when I had the 17LS was with non-current production tubes so I'll leave the sound characteristics primer to others. That having been said, and no disrespect intended, you do realize that the Amperex ECC88 are 6DJ8 tubes and the Genalex E88CC are 6922? I had always read that it's a no-n...
by Joe Appierto
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been
Replies: 75
Views: 56427

Re: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been

I see what you mean about the Van Elslander home in terms of modern style in places and a little overboard but still it's a good deal above the typical McMansions.
by Joe Appierto
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: subwoofer
Replies: 11
Views: 4226

Re: subwoofer

I could definitely be wrong on this but there are no CJ amplifiers, integrateds, etc that have speakon connectors. CJ uses standard 5 way binding posts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Connectors_of_a_QSC_PLX2402_professional_...
by Joe Appierto
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been
Replies: 75
Views: 56427

Re: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been

It's true. We had our Gilded Age during the final quarter of the 19th Century when the ultra-rich of the time built the American equivalent of castles and mansions along the Hudson Valley, Providence/Newport RI and in California but at this point they're primarily museums. No one lives there anymore...