Phase Inversion on CJ equipment

The explanation that Bruce gives parrots exactly what CJ describes in the 17LS manual. A phase inverting component is a bit unusual in the audio world which is why CJ points it out so explicitly in their manuals (and conversely, points out that the Premiere amps are not phase inverting). Simply follow the advice in the manual for the preamp and things will work correctly. I'm also surprised that your preamp is phase correct -- I was under the impression that all of the CJ preamps were inverted. Live and learn.

As for playing CD's, I haven't found quite as many phase inverted CD's as metaphysics estimates, so correct phase alignment in the system overall is generally important for best sound. Which of course begs the question as to why an engineer would invert the phase on a CD in the first place, but that's another topic...

Cheers,
Ken

I was speakig of the CJ tube pre amps. I have no knowledge of their solid state units so I would take Sugarbrie's advice and consult the manual or e:mail CJ. I have always found them to be very responsive.

I have the PV12L, no phono stage. I think I stated the manual incorrectly.

On Phase inverted Compact Disks, I've read that reversing the speaker wires won't help you. Something else in the signal path needs to be changed. The Rotel RCD-990 CD player has a phase inverting switch on the remote. I've also read that phase inverted CDs sometimes happens by accident.