@normansizemore my amp was working fine just not my cup of tea. It sounded more like SS than tubes to me missing some of the organics of tubes. But I don't doubt their newer stuff sounds much better.
jafant I'm using a Bryston 2.5 SST2 amp, Accusound speaker cable and Tellurium Q black interconnects. TT is a Linn LP 12 w/Cirkus upgrade Ittok arm and Dynavector 20XL2 cart. Also a Lingo 3 power supply. CD player a Cambridge Audio BD 752 universal player. Streaming w/a Blue Sound Node 1, An Akai GX-220-D Reel to Reel tape recorder. My phono is a locally built Shaker Logic Audio phono preamp. It uses a Cinemag 1254 SUT for the MC cart. Also has a mono switch for older records.
Ray- I liked the MF series of amps as well. Sonographe was a pretty good series too. I have not had an opportunity to audition the newest solid-state offerings from CJ. it is a good thing for the company's return to ss power amps, IMO.
I understand that some of us have the TEA2 SE--and I also, have one of Bob's step up transformers so that my Dynavector cartridge will perform---- My question is---does anyone have any experience with the TEA 1--with the built in step up transformer?? This is priced significantly higher than the TEA2 SE---and just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with a comparison between the two---so one could consider if it is worth upgrading to this unit??
I looked into a new C-J preamp when recently upgrading my system For years I have been using and enjoying a C-J PV-10-A (once their entry level pre) into a Krell KST100. The C-J has been very nice (a steal at the then price of $1K). Given the rapid advance into the digital age my take is C-J is staying somewhat "old school" (not bad at all). A new C-J pre plus a DAC would be ideal but pricy. I went with Audio Alchemy DDP-1. Nice web site for C-J--they are a very fine and "classy" operation.
johnlnyc, I’ll bet the CJ and Krell sounded great. For seveal years I used a PV10 with Classe solid state and thoroughly enjoyed the sound.
I still use a premier 14 most of the time in my system. Also, agree with the “classy” comment. Great customer service over the years for me with either questions or repair service.
Looking forward to seeing what CJ brings out in the future.
The MF 2250A is still a very good amp, although a little older. Second, Evolution 2000 was a cool project (hybrid) as well. Grab one if it comes across your radar. Happy Listening!
"the best" is so objective to ears" Everyones ears are different to what they hear. I have been through so many preamps, stereo and mono amps, in my 35+ years of audio, its insane, i am so tired or buying, selling etc etc.
I have found MY keepers, they are from Steve McCormack audio. he is a genius, and CJ helped (will give you an idea of what i have)
My 2nd system uses the RORbert Carver signature 600 amp (another keeper !!!!!)
backup amps Odyssey Stratos, amazing clarity, and detail.
I’m done for a while...............
BUT, still need a cd player thats RELIABLE. too bad they DO NOT exist !!!!!!!
pioneer elite dv-79avi has been good so far.......................
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