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by AnotherJohnson
Tue Nov 12, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

AJ, Those toys of yours belongs to another galaxy. I must say, they look beautiful. and my feeling that you do have a gorgeous quality sound. We have a saying - “The difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys.” In the case of this audiophile stuff, it does seem to be in another gal ...
by AnotherJohnson
Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:08 am
Forum: Preamps
Topic: ET3SE And Headphones.
Replies: 4
Views: 35

Re: ET3SE And Headphones.

Proud owner of a New-To-Me CJ ET3 SE. Loving it. I'm wondering how, or even if I can add headphones or a headphone amplifier. Rumor has it that the tape-loop may be an option but a lot of rumors floating around these days. I'm going directly to the faithful. Also, the factory shipping box has a ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted
Replies: 13
Views: 101

Re: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted

From manual
From manual
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I was wrong. I think this predates the McCormick collaboration.
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 08, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

So many choices. Do you find that certain TT/phono cartridge combinations are better for certain types of music or is it just generally "all equally good but different?" The style of music does matter … a lesser cartridge can sound good on simple programs. My experience is that a great cartridge w ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

I’ve put the Charisma V2 back on the TT2. It really is quite nice. I wanted more practice with set up. It’s actually not difficult. You have to pay attention to two things. You’re trying to drop the stylus into the supplied linear gauge, and at the time you want to get the gauge to be parallel to the ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted
Replies: 13
Views: 101

Re: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted

Try Steve here if you can’t get help from CJ.

https://smcaudio.net/
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted
Replies: 13
Views: 101

Re: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted

admin wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:39 pm I would use the continuity tester on a multi-meter to make sure those solders are solid and not touching other circuits. But otherwise it doesn't look too bad to me.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted
Replies: 13
Views: 101

Re: Conrad Johnson MF-2250 horribly distorted

CJ will not cooperate with schematics or parts. There are no authorized service centers. The old guys who retired having worked at CJ are dying off. It is unlikely to be a simple bias adjustment. You can call CJ. Solid State … might be more useful to chase down a McCormick technician. The 2250 was o ...
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Nov 05, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: MV 75a1 and KT120 tubes.
Replies: 2
Views: 21

Re: MV 75a1 and KT120 tubes.

These amps were not intended to run with KT120s.
In addition to many reports of lower SQ, the KT120s will not be running at correct voltages without other changes.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Nov 05, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 12 MB’s output setting
Replies: 10
Views: 58

Re: Premier 12 MB’s output setting

Thanks. Have schematic. Fuses inside all original. The Busmann fuses were from china but look the same, so I have a suspicion. In that it should have blown. Will open one up to have a looksee Fuses due today. And will use the Variac to power it up gradually They often “look the same.” Do they have g ...
by AnotherJohnson
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: New CJ ART88 Preamp
Replies: 174
Views: 377320

Re: New CJ ART88 Preamp

RJ makes a good point. Tube rolling is often a fool’s errand.
by AnotherJohnson
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Premier 12 MB’s output setting
Replies: 10
Views: 58

Re: Premier 12 MB’s output setting

Check to be sure the big fuse is the right size. If you get red plating and they don’t blow, it can be that a prior owner put in what was available rather than what was correct. If there was no smoke, and the resistors don’t look burned, you may have gotten it turned off quickly enough to avoid dam ...
by AnotherJohnson
Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Bias LED. When is it too much? CJ MV125
Replies: 5
Views: 61

Re: Bias LED. When is it too much? CJ MV125

Hello, I'm currently using a Conrad Johnson MV125 to drive my Sonus Faber Extrema. The ensemble really sings and I enjoy it a lot. Im just a little bit worried that I'm asking too much to the amplifier because the Extremas are definitely power hungry and the bias led in louder passages are ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

Sounds like an amazing setup. Now of course you a left with a big decision. Keep the LP12, Clearaudio, or both? No decision. I’ve always planned on keeping both if the good cartridge performed well on one of the arms. If it were mediocre with a known credible MC cartridge, I’d have minimal inc ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

This combination (Clearaudio Master Reference with magnetic bearing upgrade, TT2 arm, and Jubilee MC V2) is the first set up I’ve auditioned that has a silence as black as the Linn LP12, Radikal, Keel, Karousel, Ekos SE, Lyra Etna Lambda. It is eery just how deep the silence is. The Charisma V2.1 w ...
by AnotherJohnson
Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference
Replies: 80
Views: 797

Re: LP12 and Clearaudio Master Reference

The Jubilee MC is definitely a league above the Charisma V2.1. But at three times the MSRP, this should come as no surprise. I’m still breaking it in. But it’s definitely strong competition for the Linn/Lyra. Very sophisticated, polished presentation. Like the Charisma, there is depth and detail, gr ...
by AnotherJohnson
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 118

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

Tilgi meg, men jeg tror at katten ser ut som en stor svart hund.
:lol:
by AnotherJohnson
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 118

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

So much hunden. Sigh…. I guess the cat adds a few Sabines.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Member Presentation Thread
Topic: Greetings from Western Norway
Replies: 11
Views: 118

Re: Greetings from Western Norway

tkr wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:12 pm
Those are not actually horns BTW, what you see on the top are Manger drivers.
Yrs. TKR
It’s a bit dark on my display, but I’ve taken a better look now. Still looks nice.
by AnotherJohnson
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: Capital Audiofest 2024 - CJ has a presence
Replies: 1
Views: 41

Capital Audiofest 2024 - CJ has a presence

https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/

The event is in Rockville, MD on November 8, 9 & 10.

CJ is identified as an exhibitor.