CJ Premier 140 and 6550 Tung-Sol reissue

[Briz Vegaas]

Originally Posted by Joe Appierto

I just had the Premier 140 going for the last two weeks using the CA200 as a preamp. Originally had SED =C= 6550C running when I plugged the 140 back in and thought it sounded really good. Then switched them out for reissue T-S 6550 and was even happier. They really are excellent IMHO.

Actually the pre part in the CA200 is its weakest link. I have been running an digital volume control ( Weiss INT202) with theatre bypass since my CT5 had its little dancing relay problem and its significantly better than the CA200s chip based ladder attenuator. The noise floor drops considerably by bypassing the in built volume control.

I would be interested to hear if anyone else has tried this

CT5 comes home today finally.

Bit off topic, sorry.

[Joe Appierto]

Originally Posted by Briz Vegaas

Actually the pre part in the CA200 is its weakest link.

I happen to agree with you. I think the CA200 works better standalone than as a preamp. Haven't tried a good preamp feeding it , but I have a feeling that would be a better match-up than vice-versa.