Any Conrad-Johnson owner here?

[Rafale]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Welcome, Rafele.

Nice to have another C-J owner here; we're few and far between!

When you say the the learning curve of the CT-5 is a very long road, are you referring to the time it takes to fully burn one in?

Regards,
Stephen aka Puma Cat.

sorry for my bad english
yes the CT5 needs time for break in, but when you are spot on it is a increadibly good preamp, mine was associated with LP70s and LP140M
regards
Philippe

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Welcome, Rafele.

Nice to have another C-J owner here; we're few and far between!

Stephen...you guys are almost as rare as the ARC owners on this site It's ok, all we have to do is educate these McAddicts that there is a world outside of blue meters in this whacky world of hi-end audio

Do you think I am going to get a few comments about this one??

PS: Ivan/Admin...is there a way for us to add the "pot stirring" smiley to the list of smileys on AA?

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Stephen...you guys are almost as rare as the ARC owners on this site It's ok, all we have to do is educate these McAddicts that there is a world outside of blue meters in this whacky world of hi-end audio

Do you think I am going to get a few comments about this one??

PS: Ivan/Admin...is there a way for us to add the "pot stirring" smiley to the list of smileys on AA?

Ha! Cyril, I think that perhaps the C-J owners may in fact be rarer than the ARC owners.

Yeah, you might get a few comments about this one, but I agree there is world outside of blue meters!

There is one class of gear owners here that is even rarer, and I think that is the Dynaudio owners! Of which I think I may be the only one!

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Rafale

sorry for my bad english
yes the CT5 needs time for break in, but when you are spot on it is a increadibly good preamp, mine was associated with LP70s and LP140M
regards
Philippe

I too have the LP70S, and it is a terrific amp. Perhaps someday I will own a pair of LP140Ms.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Stephen...you guys are almost as rare as the ARC owners on this site It's ok, all we have to do is educate these McAddicts that there is a world outside of blue meters in this whacky world of hi-end audio

Do you think I am going to get a few comments about this one??

PS: Ivan/Admin...is there a way for us to add the "pot stirring" smiley to the list of smileys on AA?

Cyril,
I think that you know that as much a Mcaddict I can be, you won't have to educate me that something else exists and sounds good !
BTW, talking about ARC, and I don't want to hijack this CJ thread, but you started , I'm about to order a Ref Phono 2 after reading Jeff's review in toneaudio. I'm hesitating between ordering a LP12SE with an integrated phono preamp, the Urika, or keeping my rig for the moment, and add the REF2....
You see : no Mc here !

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

Cyril,
I think that you know that as much a Mcaddict I can be, you won't have to educate me that something else exists and sounds good !
BTW, talking about ARC, and I don't want to hijack this CJ thread, but you started , I'm about to order a Ref Phono 2 after reading Jeff's review in toneaudio. I'm hesitating between ordering a LP12SE with an integrated phono preamp, the Urika, or keeping my rig for the moment, and add the REF2....
You see : no Mc here !

Jerome...I meant my comment more to "stir the pot" hence the smiley I used. Just teasing in other words. Jerome, when you decide to go all out, you do it right. I have heard nothing but good things about the Phono Ref 2. Every single review has been stellar but if you discount those a little bit and you ask what the user feedback has been, and generally speaking it has been positive across the board. I would talk to Howie about his. I am sure he can share his thoughts on it. Congrats on this next move in analog nirvana.

I have no experience with the Linn LP12 but it sounds like you have fallen in love with the sound. Felicitations, c'est merveilleux We are all looking forward to the pics when you have it all set up in a few months

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Jerome...I meant my comment more to "stir the pot" hence the smiley I used. Just teasing in other words. Jerome, when you decide to go all out, you do it right. I have heard nothing but good things about the Phono Ref 2. Every single review has been stellar but if you discount those a little bit and you ask what the user feedback has been, and generally speaking it has been positive across the board. I would talk to Howie about his. I am sure he can share his thoughts on it. Congrats on this next move in analog nirvana.

I have no experience with the Linn LP12 but it sounds like you have fallen in love with the sound. Felicitations, c'est merveilleux We are all looking forward to the pics when you have it all set up in a few months

Cyril,
What I liked most about Jeff's review is the fact that the Ref2 seems to be the best of both worlds : dynamics and resolution of SS and warmness, humanity of tubes. And it just looks like a wonderful piece of kit.
Will place my order for it this week and will see how it turns out with my actual rig....
Sorry CJ owners, I'm the king of hijacking ! I try to refrain myself from it, but it is just too difficult for me....

[chessman]

If you think CJ and ARC owners are rare, try BAT. I am an army of one.

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by chessman

If you think CJ and ARC owners are rare, try BAT. I am an army of one.

Randy...that is true

[two dot]

Jerome,

Did you go back to a LP-12??? I must have missed that.