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Fix it or not, my CJ Premier 11a Amp?

I can't get rid of my old stuff, but I'm trying. So, one day years ago I have my system turned on and just warming up. I walk up to it and see my Conrad Johnson Premier 11a power amp turned off. I thought I turned it on, so l flip the switch a couple of times and nothing. The fuse is blown, I replace it, and then snap, crackle, pop. Crap, what did I do, many know the feeling...Now what?

I would wind up upgrading my system after that, so today I don't have speakers compatible with my old CJ. It sits on a shelf in a basement back room and shares its company with other relics like Sansui, BAT, SOTA, Anthem, Theta, Heathkit, etc.. It's a museum of old memories.

So, that's the story behind my indecision about what to do with the amp. All my other relics actually work, so I have better options with those. I have also seen in some recent threads, that the customer service at CJ may have slipped somewhat, but that's heresay. So, is my amp worth fixing or just a pretty door stop?
Kenny
kennythekey
erik_squires
5,268 posts
 
Another alternative, you could sell it AS-IS.

I imagine a number of people would buy it under those circumstances. Then you could get it off your hands, and not deal with the service at all. You would loose a lot of value that way though, just depends on whether you'd like cash now, or to do a little work to get more cash later.

Best,

E
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
Send it to me in New Jersey and I will convert to point-to-point wiring and then it will just sound magical. I did this for a CJ MV-50 amp and paired with my Meadowlark speakers at the time was just pure magic. I also upgraded a few resistors and caps but nothing that expensive. It changed the sound of that amp for the better. Happy Listening.
rhljazz
1,117 posts
 
If the amp doesn't have separate fuses for the tubes, I'd be inclined to swap in a new set of tubes and see what happens.
My VAC amp has only one fuse and I have had it blow due to a bad tube.  A cheap and easy fix if it works plus you would likely want new tubes anyway.  Good luck.
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tomic601
2,164 posts
 
SOTA .....
i need a table with a dustcover, let me know if you want to sell
fix the CJ
pretty amazing gear
kennythekey OP
558 posts
 
"Repair it."
Unbelievable, everyone...You all agree! I think this is an Audiogon landmark moment (LOL)!

I will consider all the offers. You guys are great!
Kenny
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