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Ok, maybe I misread. Jeff was referring to LP70 vs LP140 monoblocks. I thought that the LP275 was the same design as these, more like two LP140s combined. That's more or less what I gather from the CJ website. I don't know enough about the LP275 to say if I was over extrapolating from the LP70 vs LP140 comparison. Here is the thread, with excerpts.
C-J LP140Ms To be or not to be? That is the question - AudioAficionado.org Quote:
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I suspect the difference in the LP275-to-smaller-CJ-tube-amp comparison is what the reserve inherent in the power supply of each is capable of delivering at a given listening level. It's not just scale (i.e., the perceived "size" of the presentation) or macrodynamics but the revelation of inner detail that fleshes out image, location, dimensionality, and tonality. If there's more reserve (meaning that the amp doesn't have to work as hard at a given level), there's more "there" there. I also suspect the difference is audible when the comparison is done on "smaller" as well as "larger" speakers.
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the difference is far for subtle on the LP series ladder
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This is not the best news for my wallet. But, one gets what one pays for in this world, this I know.
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see Roy Gregory's excellent article in HI-FI + issue52 with a suggestive title :
'The price of power ..... CJ LP70, LP140M and LP275M power amps' ' there's no denying the step-change in expressive range and musical quality between the 70S and the 140Ms. The monoblocs have capabilities the stereo chassis simply can't approach. In comparaison the mere extension of that performance envelope by the 275s might seem like small beer, but their magic lies in the finer texture they bring to their bigger picture. By extending performance at both ends of the scale they tease so much more from the fabric of a recording.....There's a real magic lurking in the elegantly bulky, ruinously expensive 275s...'
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I would love to hear the LP275's but I have not and I am afraid I would like it a lot and start selling body parts to fund that purchase. I purchased the Premier 350 used and incredibly cheap. I saw it on a'gon and jumped on it. At the time I could not afford it either but it was under $5000 so it was credit card damage to get it. I then sold the LP70S to pay off most of that. My issue is, I drive a tough load in speaker and the LP70 did a great just but something was missing and that was power. I have Martin Logan CLSiiZ speakers and they can dip a bit below 2 ohms at times. The Premier 350 says OK I can do that. I am sure the LP274 would be great but out of reach at the moment. I would like a GAT also but that is a bit out of reach too. I have an ACT2 Series 2 with NOS tubes so it is no slouch either. I wish you the best of luck. No matter you get I am sure it will sound great. Remember it is for you not "envy" of others. Get what you can afford and get the best of that and you will be happy. Jeff |
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Hello Stephen,
I am using SET 300B monoblocks or an Accuphase A65 amp with the GAT. I love the A65, but I am interested in the LP70S to get a full CJ sound with the GAT. I use high eff horn speakers and do not need high power but I need both very sweet and opened treble. (Compressions are the TAD 2001). How is sounding the LP70S in the treble? Which tubes are you using in your amp? Many thanks in advance! Quote:
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