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Bad preamp choice?

I hope I didn't make a mistake. I recently purchased a CJ PV-10b Preamp. This pre is different from a PV-10a, as it uses the PV-12 linestage. So it should sound more like the 12 than 10. it's also the latest PV model. Anyway, I fell in love with the simple PV looks many years ago when seeing one at the local Audio Shop. I finally broke down and bought a minty one, thats currently in route to me. In the mean time, i'm reading the worst reviews i've ever seen from this forum? Can A CJ really sound that bad? Are these reveiws and comments just from elitist with $20,000.00 Preamps. Will it not sound better than than my old but once TOTL Yamaha c-80 pre? If I can't get a decent USED pre for 6 or 7 hundred than i'll pass, and go on to one of my other interests.
wmacky
rcprince
3,070 posts
 
Have you listened to it? If not, when you get it, set it up right, let it warm up a bit and then give it a listen. Forget what all the "experts" say, your opinion of it is all that matters. Jaybo is right, CJ makes excellent stuff, they get things right.
rhljazz
1,254 posts
 
Who gave the PV10b the bad review? I haven't heard anything bad about CJ products. There is no product perfect for every taste. I had a Yamaha pre and it was decent for the price. The CJ will be a major upgrade. You have something exciting to look forward to.
gregadd
574 posts
 
Yes you made a mistake. You read those reviews after you have already made a purchase. Fortunately, you will not have to suffer the consequences. Have a beer and relax. It's a fine preamp.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I have a simple solution, for a nominal sum I will post highly laudatory reviews of your preamp. What would you like me to say? Seriously, it is fine to ask advice but the only opinion that counts is yours.
rodman99999
6,132 posts
 
Yes- The CJ will be an upgrade from the Yamaha, and should you not immediately appreciate it's sound: you'll have the option of rolling it's tubes to better suit your tastes(especially if you listen to vinyl). The PV-10B had a few cap bypasses in the power supply and signal path, better resistors and other refinements, compared to the 'A'. Like the others have said- Relax and look forward to your new/improved gear. A lot depends on your other equipment, but I'll bet you end up listening to your entire music collection, and enjoying the sound staging/imaging the CJ delivers.
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