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

[jimtranr]

Joe, congratulations on the new acquisition.

I think it's safe to say that we're all anxious to hear your impressions once it's in-house and up and running.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by 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

Congratuations! I think you are going to be particularly pleased with the synergy you're going to find with using a C-J preamp with an C-J amp. My P5 should be here Wed. as well!

[joeinid]

Thanks. I am excited to hear myself.

Congrats Stephen!

[joeinid]

Stephen,

Is that a PS Audio P5 or a P5 turntable? I'm so confused

Joe

[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.

[turntable]

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.

Depends if your plan is to keep the amp, or just a plan to see how it sounds and if you like the cj amp sound? That said, the EL34 is not really thecj sound as they have generally used 6550's with EL34 as an option.

Not sure about the efficiency and easy of drive of the speakers you are planning to use them with. The teflon cap upgrade will not help bass drive at all, but will add to transparency and quietness. Well worth the upgrade, however it will probably not increase the sell price by $1000 if you were to sell.

cheers

[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.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Stephen,

Is that a PS Audio P5 or a P5 turntable? I'm so confused

Joe

Sorry, a Rega P5 turntable. I'm an analog guy....

Interested in a "starter" Rega TT? My Rega Planar 3/SME III arm TT will be going up for sale soon. They don't get any simpler than Regas.

[Puma Cat]

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.

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.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by turntable

Depends if your plan is to keep the amp, or just a plan to see how it sounds and if you like the cj amp sound? That said, the EL34 is not really thecj sound as they have generally used 6550's with EL34 as an option.

Not sure about the efficiency and easy of drive of the speakers you are planning to use them with. The teflon cap upgrade will not help bass drive at all, but will add to transparency and quietness. Well worth the upgrade, however it will probably not increase the sell price by $1000 if you were to sell.

cheers

+1. Great post, Shane.

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