My new cj friend

[Rafale]

It looks like it is always the same lad who writes on boxes....

[Rafale]

[quote=joeinid;210218]

Originally Posted by turntable

In a moment of madness and a good trade in, here it is




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Phew, 70 of 250, that means there's a few more left

That is a beautiful preamp. Thanks for the photos.

Joe, what means your new avatar..........

[joeinid]

[quote=Rafale;210222]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Joe, what means your new avatar..........

Nothing yet, it's a goal. I like looking at the Classic Sixty SE My ET5 is lonely for a mate Maybe Santa will bring a box for me.

Joe

[turntable]

Originally Posted by Rafale

Shane is your GAT brand new or already break-in ?

Philippe. Brand New. Straight off the plane from cj.

Now, only 995 hours to go for break in

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by turntable

Philippe. Brand New. Straight off the plane from cj.

Now, only 995 hours to go for break in

It's not a race, just enjoy the ride! Nothing good comes easy

[jwhite613]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Nothing yet, it's a goal. I like looking at the Classic Sixty SE My ET5 is lonely for a mate Maybe Santa will bring a box for me.

Joe

Joe... I would want it sooner. Maybe the "GREAT PUMPKIN" will bring it!

[joeinid]

[quote=jwhite613;210238]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Joe... I would want it sooner. Maybe the "GREAT PUMPKIN" will bring it!

My wheels are turning There is a will, now I'll have to find the way Maybe I have to get rid of that Burmester stuff sitting in the corner Ha! Dieter will never forgive me.

[turntable]

Originally Posted by joeinid

It's not a race, just enjoy the ride! Nothing good comes easy

Don't worry Joe, no race. thank god for CD repeat thou. As you said, time to enjoy the ride

I can actually enjoy some non critical listening for a while now while it burns in.

BTW, One thing I noticed about the GAT compared to the ART. The top cover is no longer the thin pressed steel. It is now a nice solid piece of black aluminium aka Pass Labs and Ayre. that is a good improvement and looks better.
Also, no more floating suspension like the prem 17/16 & ART

What does the ET-5 have on top?

[Rafale]

Originally Posted by turntable

Philippe. Brand New. Straight off the plane from cj.

Now, only 995 hours to go for break in

Originally Posted by joeinid

It's not a race, just enjoy the ride! Nothing good comes easy

Shane, i'm curious your box indicate 220/230/240v, mine only indicate 240V ?

Shane and Joe, i like to see the sound developing gradually and I never use system of accelerated run-in, i listen to and it is fabulous to see the progress of the preamplifier

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by turntable

What does the ET-5 have on top?

It's a pretty substantial sheet of metal (aluminum?) Way too many screws for the tube roller in me. But seems like it makes a good seal on top.