Suggestions for a first CJ tube amp?

[pstrisik]

I've been trying to get the best sounding SS amp to manage midrange for my hyperacusis. My McCormack DNA-250 is part of the way there. I've considered the CJ 2500A and would try it if I found one. But I'm wondering about dipping into the tube world.

I'll need 70wpc minimum. I'm even a bit nervous there but I read that it is really quite a bit with tubes and even more so with CJ tubes. I have Salk SoundScape 8's at 87db sensitivity. They go down to 24Hz but I have them crossed to subs at 50 with the McCormack.

The Premier 11A looks like a good candidate. I'd like to stay at ~$2000 or less for a first try. I welcome any input including feedback about the 11A and suggestions for other possibilities.

Thanks! ........Peter

[Hatzudokiseizo]

Originally Posted by pstrisik

I've been trying to get the best sounding SS amp to manage midrange for my hyperacusis. My McCormack DNA-250 is part of the way there. I've considered the CJ 2500A and would try it if I found one. But I'm wondering about dipping into the tube world.

I'll need 70wpc minimum. I'm even a bit nervous there but I read that it is really quite a bit with tubes and even more so with CJ tubes. I have Salk SoundScape 8's at 87db sensitivity. They go down to 24Hz but I have them crossed to subs at 50 with the McCormack.

The Premier 11A looks like a good candidate. I'd like to stay at ~$2000 or less for a first try. I welcome any input including feedback about the 11A and suggestions for other possibilities.

Thanks! ........Peter

Hello, So for the price below 2000 -. Well preserved CJ Premier 11, it will not be easy!
Greets Chris

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by pstrisik

The Premier 11A looks like a good candidate. I'd like to stay at ~$2000 or less for a first try. I welcome any input including feedback about the 11A and suggestions for other possibilities.

Thanks! ........Peter

A used LP66s or Classic would be even better.

[Hatzudokiseizo]

Originally Posted by pstrisik

I've been trying to get the best sounding SS amp to manage midrange for my hyperacusis. My McCormack DNA-250 is part of the way there. I've considered the CJ 2500A and would try it if I found one. But I'm wondering about dipping into the tube world.

I'll need 70wpc minimum. I'm even a bit nervous there but I read that it is really quite a bit with tubes and even more so with CJ tubes. I have Salk SoundScape 8's at 87db sensitivity. They go down to 24Hz but I have them crossed to subs at 50 with the McCormack.

The Premier 11A looks like a good candidate. I'd like to stay at ~$2000 or less for a first try. I welcome any input including feedback about the 11A and suggestions for other possibilities.

Thanks! ........Peter

Originally Posted by ronenash

A used LP66s or Classic would be even better.

...or the MV60 ? Not Bad or,,,,

[Puma Cat]

Any of those are good amps. If you get a Premier 11 or 11A, you can have C-J upgrade it with Teflon caps which will take it to a whole new level of performance.

[CDLehner]

Originally Posted by pstrisik

I've been trying to get the best sounding SS amp to manage midrange for my hyperacusis. My McCormack DNA-250 is part of the way there. I've considered the CJ 2500A and would try it if I found one. But I'm wondering about dipping into the tube world.

I'll need 70wpc minimum. I'm even a bit nervous there but I read that it is really quite a bit with tubes and even more so with CJ tubes. I have Salk SoundScape 8's at 87db sensitivity. They go down to 24Hz but I have them crossed to subs at 50 with the McCormack.

The Premier 11A looks like a good candidate. I'd like to stay at ~$2000 or less for a first try. I welcome any input including feedback about the 11A and suggestions for other possibilities.

Thanks! ........Peter

Hah; look at that. I swear, I looked here after posting in your other thread about the mf-2250A.

So...I can compare the C-Js (both mf-2250A and 2500A), against the DNA-225 (as opposed to, but I believe as the very close cousin of your DNA-250). We shouldn't make this too commercial in public though.

If Mr. Puma Cat wouldn't mind, I can get you direct contact info through him.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by CDLehner

Hah; look at that. I swear, I looked here after posting in your other thread about the mf-2250A.

So...I can compare the C-Js (both mf-2250A and 2500A), against the DNA-225 (as opposed to, but I believe as the very close cousin of your DNA-250). We shouldn't make this too commercial in public though.

If Mr. Puma Cat wouldn't mind, I can get you direct contact info through him.

[Littlebunny]

...I'll let you know when I get my first CJ tube amp in a couple of days...

As to the SS amp you mentioned: I had it. It sounds very nice, along with the smaller MF-80, but the bass slam is nowhere near a modern McIntosh/Classe amp. I'm taking a chance on lower power tubes too.

[pstrisik]

Originally Posted by CDLehner

Hah; look at that. I swear, I looked here after posting in your other thread about the mf-2250A.

So...I can compare the C-Js (both mf-2250A and 2500A), against the DNA-225 (as opposed to, but I believe as the very close cousin of your DNA-250). We shouldn't make this too commercial in public though.

If Mr. Puma Cat wouldn't mind, I can get you direct contact info through him.

I replied to your post over there. Is there anything wrong with comparing CJ with other amps in this forum? Or are you talking about the possibility of selling your 2250 as too commercial? It doesn't seem like I can PM on this forum. So I don't mind if the mod gives you my email address. Or, if you are a member at Audio Circle or AVSForum, I go under the same user name and you can PM there. I don't want to post my email publicly for obvious reasons.

......Peter

[pstrisik]

Originally Posted by Littlebunny

...I'll let you know when I get my first CJ tube amp in a couple of days...

As to the SS amp you mentioned: I had it. It sounds very nice, along with the smaller MF-80, but the bass slam is nowhere near a modern McIntosh/Classe amp. I'm taking a chance on lower power tubes too.

What amp are you getting? My biggest concern is in midrange qualities more than bass. I have no complaints about the bass capabilities of the McCormack, particularly since I cross to subs. But, now that you mention it, running full range (down below 25Hz) with my Salks, the bass is not impressive.

......Peter