Does anyone have any thoughts on the MV-60 non SE ...

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Wait, spend at least 6 mos. getting used to it the way it is first....you might be very happy with it just the way it is.

Will do!

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Any of my speakers will not be a difficult load for the amp. I realize any upgrade will not bring any additional money down the road. I'm sure it will be something done only for personal satisfaction. I think I'll wait and maybe talk to Ed. I know it can also be rewired for Triode operation for a sweeter sound and lower power, something else I may consider doing. I'll wait until I get it home and get familiar with it.

Good idea...I would live with it for a number of months and focus on....listening to music!

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

+1. Great post, Shane.

Joe, also bear in mind those thousand hours you'll need to burn in the Teflon caps...

Thankfully I do not consider that hard work sort of a labor of love.

[jwhite613]

Congratulations Joe!!!! Your signature starting to look a lot like Ivan's.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by jwhite613

Congratulations Joe!!!! Your signature starting to look a lot like Ivan's.

Thanks Jeff. But I am sure Ivan's stuff is all paid for

[jimtranr]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Thanks Jeff. But I am sure Ivan's stuff is all paid for

[Rafale]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Good idea...I would live with it for a number of months and focus on....listening to music!

+1
The hasty conclusions feed the second-hand market, it is regrettable for the first owner but it is the luck of the following one, it is necessary to take its time especially when it is Teflon-inside' .....

[JONERVI]

Originally Posted by joeinid

I spoke to the seller, C-J can do a cap upgrade on the MV-60 for about $1,000. Should I do it now or wait?

He is already in VA.

joeinid,

great amp choice as your first step into the world of CJ.

I previously owned the CJ MV60 SE version.......the superb sound of that amp left me hungry for more CJ, so I traded the MV60SE for my current LP140's.

It appears you have already decided to sit tight and not go for the cap ugrade, which I agree is correct.

Another option is to save the 1K you were gonna spend for the cap upgrades, wait for a MV60SE to show up (usually they sell for $1400-1600) grab it quick then sit back compare your MV60 to the MV60SE version.

You sure wont lose much money on either CJ MV amp whichever version you decide to sell off.

Best of luck.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by JONERVI

joeinid,

great amp choice as your first step into the world of CJ.

I previously owned the CJ MV60 SE version.......the superb sound of that amp left me hungry for more CJ, so I traded the MV60SE for my current LP140's.

It appears you have already decided to sit tight and not go for the cap ugrade, which I agree is correct.

Another option is to save the 1K you were gonna spend for the cap upgrades, wait for a MV60SE to show up (usually they sell for $1400-1600) grab it quick then sit back compare your MV60 to the MV60SE version.

You sure wont lose much money on either CJ MV amp whichever version you decide to sell off.

Best of luck.

Hey that's not a bad idea, I keep looking for deals so I'll keep my eyes open. I'll see it mid next week and can't wait to hook it up. I can directly compare it to my Rogue Atlas, which should be fun. The Rogue can take different tubes (EL34/KT77) so I hope to experience that against the MV-60 with the EL34's. It will be fun to hear the full boat C-J sound.