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

[joeinid]

I saw one come up for sale and it looks like the EL34 version (which I think I like) and wonder if there might be some internal updates available while keeping the EL34's or even using KT77's.

Still looking .....

[Rafale]

Joe ....to my knowledge we can can modify a MV60 in MV 60SE but we cannot change tubes once the modified wiring,thus if you decide for the EL34 version you cannot put the other tubes

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by joeinid

I saw one come up for sale and it looks like the EL34 version (which I think I like) and wonder if there might be some internal updates available while keeping the EL34's or even using KT77's.

Still looking .....

The MV60 was a design that was intended to provide "close to" Premier 11A levels of performance utilzing the EL34 based power tube, and bridge the gap between the MV55 and the Premier 11A. It's sound quality was comparable to the Premier 11A, and the amp puts out 55 Wpc. From an in-depth review in Stereophile in 2002, mention is made that it really wants to see the Sovtek EL34 for best performance and reliability. My guess is you could use the new Gold Lion KT77s with it with good results.

The MV60SE was an MV60 modified to provide the bias voltage required to utilize the 6550C Svetlana power tube. It put out more power and had improved dynamics, mostly due to the 6550 tube. Sam Tellig felt the MV60SE sounded even better than the original MV60, but you always have to take reviews with a grain of salt. Once modded to an MV60SE, you cannot go back to an EL34 w/o having C-J "un-mod" back to original specification. The MV60 could also be bridged to mono if you so desired by C-J at the factory, but a good friend says that this is not advisable with tube stereo amps.

[joeinid]

Thanks Guys! I am trying to get it from the seller. I don't plan on bringing it up to SE status. I like EL34's and if I succeed, I will talk to C-J about KT77's. I imagine bias might be slightly different.

[Rafale]

Conrad Johnson MV-60 For Sale | AudiogoN

[joeinid]

That's the one I was talking about. I am waiting for a reply from the seller. Fingers crossed. Seems pretty nice.

[Rafale]

yes very nice.....good luck, Joe

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by Rafale

yes very nice.....good luck, Joe

Thank you! I have to start somewhere Baby steps

[joeinid]

OK! I should have my new to me MV-60 by Wed/Thur. It's mine. I've dipped my toe in the C-J amp pool. This should be fun

[Rafale]

Congrats Joe... you will not be disappointed you risk rather to be surprised by the musicality of this amplifier