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Attn: JB

Was just wondering if you've found the right preamp as yet?
Did you get a chance to audition any lately? Also any chance on home trials with your Prem12's?

Let us know how it goes...
Cheers, RJ

Yes that's correct. Any of the newer pre-power gear from CJ will out perform the CAV45, there's no doubt. The CAV45 was introduced by CJ as a direct replacement to the CAV50 but it took them quite a while to do so. The CAV50 was a wonderful integrated, and very similar to the MV50 & MV55, it was...

Yes, that's a fair point and makes sense. Didn't look at it that way though. Was more on the premise that if someone or anyone wants to buy your tubes, and if you've got stock why not sell & ship to the Nth pole... that Eskimo Joe wants his fine tunes as well as keep warm. Apparently ARC says th...

The colored amps are the I/50. I think that could be part of the problem. They were a major commitment, and they do not seem to be moving. Jeff may look like the genius.., he is not putting any money into anything that doesn’t have a strong source of funding. He is not worrying about supporting leg...

Yes, that's a fair point. Regarding the big question about tubes and tube gear in general, I guess the answer to that is buy replacement sets from the amp brand manufacturer directly. If their supply is low... which is the case globally, then try to find other suppliers who are willing to sell match...

Nice one Raymond! Glad to hear that you're enjoying those fine tunes!

The MF2500A is a top amplifier, you'll be very pleased with it, look after it well and it will provide many years of excellent performance.

Cheers, RJ

This is definitely sad news and not a good place to be in. Nonetheless, the way things are going in this crazy world and global economy, I very highly doubt that any aliens out there would be interested in visiting mother earth... our planet is pretty useless to them. We've buggered it up to such an...

Yes, the new line of the "XD" series under the K banner is now Eso's top of the line. My one was just replaced by the K05-XD, and they also offer the K03 & K01-XD digital playback systems. Then of course there's the mighty Grandioso K1, which is like the mother ship of all. I've listen...

Ah! I see. So you've used the amplifier fitted with KT120's from the start. Excellent to hear that you like the KT120's and the Prem11A is sounding fab!
Cheers mate, enjoy those fine tunes.
RJ

Having chatted to a few more who attended and looking at it from a bird's eye view... I think the main reason W Diller did his "special invite only" demo was to gain a sense of traction. Better to start off with some prototype and see how the crowd reacts, so keep the music selections simp...

Hey Wildcat mate, how's it going... I completely missed the fact that you are now using KT120's in your Prem11. That's really interesting, how's it sounding? Did you notice better control in the bass, and drive factor of the amp... mids & highs sound fuller. However, some still prefer that lush ...

Yes, it may certainly seem like he's following ML but in the case of Magnepan, this is a first. Mags has never incorporated any woofer system alongside their panels or has ever tried to integrate either. Many owners have connected subs and used various forms of sub-woofer configs but from a company ...

Just got off the phone with one of my mates who attended. Good one is that he managed to have a brief chat with Wendell and gathered notes: 1. Wendell and we all know that this is 2023 not 2003. 2. By saying that this dipole to dipole tech, using DSP for the woofers etc., is a new concept coming and...

Paolo mate, just a note: The last version of the CAV45-S2 I had, was actually driving a pair of ML Ethos hybrid stats, it was fabulous! Then of course I ventured towards the CLX's and had to obviously upgrade the entire amplification and the rest is history. Maggie's with CJ gear is a fine combinati...

Yes! That was exactly my point. When I first heard that Wendell had setup an extra special demo room, comprising of some well known stat panels and partnered them with his custom built bass drivers, I was all excited to know more. When I realised he was using a ML stat and no Maggie's at all... I ne...

He invited them over for dinner... I'm guessing

Hey Paolo, how's it going mate... Ah! So now you want to try a CJ tube preamp eh? I can see the itch has started... ha! I've mentioned the time line before in one of my other posts but I'll repost just for you matey 😉 Golden glow era preamps: PV series all the way upto PV12. Right after the PV12, th...

Oh! The Odin 2 Gold... oh boy, that's a whole different level. I've heard only one particular system with the Odin 2 Gold and it was phenomenal! And so was the price tag! Definitely out of many people's leagues but those who can afford it, and when installed in a SOTA system, it further elevates the...

If I was there, I would've taken Wendell out for a beer, damn! We've spoken very briefly over Skype, following his instructions... whiles I was setting up the Maggie 30.7's at my mates place in Melb. He knows his stuff but to hear about this special one-off project with ML stats and a woofer system ...

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the Wendell Diller project... According to my good mates, this is the first time Wendell D crossed over to the other side of the force. He had very special demo gear set up, which included ML Expressions stat panels, without the bass drivers. Instead, Wendell had custom ...