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Is it worth it to repair a cj pv2ar?

I bought a used cj pv2ar preamp off the audiogon classifieds 10 years ago. It has served me well to this point, hooked up to a cj mv-55 and meadowlark kestrel.

A recent repair estimate (needs new power supply, caps and a transistor or two) was $520. Considering I bought it for less than $200, and there are newer cj preamps available used for a little more money (pv10a for $650), is it worth repairing?

Does anyone feel the pv-2ar is not a great match for the mv-55?

I listen to mostly jazz on vinyl and prefer a warmer, fuller sound.

Thanks,

sanjay
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I would sell it for whatever it would bring and move up. There are hobbyists who enjoy repairing old components in their spare time and it might find a home with one of them.
rhljazz
1,255 posts
 
Your estimate sounds high to me. Was that from CJ?

Stanwal may be right. But then again, if you like the sound you have, why change. What if you buy a newer model and don't like it, or it breaks down?

For instance, I have a 1970 BMW. I liked it when I bought it, and I still like it 39 years later. No plans to sell it ever.
dusty
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10 years ago? Wow, I guess the 'gon has been around for awhile.
There are better sounding C-J preamps for sure. But the current ones have a little more leaned out accurate sound than the vintage models. That said, a PV5 or 7 would be good step up vintage units. The 10 is a more current item and may lack the full bodied midrange that the PV2 has.
If you decide to sell it as is, you might be surprised at how much you might get for it.
It served you well for 10 years, that's $20 a year for bliss. Not too bad!!
Personally, I think any of the earlier models would go fine with your MV55.
Cheers!!
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