Gallo Ref 3 and CJ Premier 350

I'm amazed with the Gallos too. The reviews have all pretty much stated though, that they respond best to good electronics, especially those with big power reserves. That being said, I love my Gallos and think they sound terrific. I'm glad you got to hear yours as they can truly sound. Good enough to keep. I would recommend the additional aftermarket stands though. They bring the sound out in a whole new way.
Enjoy,
Dave

Jinrum8

Congrats on your purchase of the CJ 350. It is an outstanding amp but does require about 200 hours of run in time. CJ says 100 but I have found mine improving beyond the 100 hour point. The amp is simply amazing at its ability to develop large amounts of power (current) with so much finesse and detail. I am currently driving Thiel 3.6's with my premier 350. I have owned it for about a year and do not see myself changing amps for a long time.

Chuck

What does the 350 cost anyway? Can't remember seeing any reviews of it yet, and CJ's website provides few details (as usual). I recently got a McCormack DNA-500 from a member who's using the 350 now, and though he thinks highly of both amps you can see which he sold and which he kept.

Zaikesman

The 350 retails for around 8500USD. There are a couple of reviews posted on CJ's web site at least there used to be.

Chuck

Everyone thanks for fedback. So far I have kept playing the amp continuosly and sounding better evryday. I had the DNA 500 but it kept blowing up evrytime. I had it returned and replaced 3 times. Always played for few seconds and just blew the fuse. Mccormack just could not figure out why it does that in my system. After the 3rd replacement I just told them to send me the CJ 350 and no regrets so far. I am sure the dna 500 is a great amp but unfortunately did not get to really try it in my system.The Gallos are sounding better everyday. They seem to need good quality high powered amps. the sound is not just different. You get better bass, sound stage, depth and details I never heard before. With the volume sold, I am sure there are many keepers than sellers. Then again if I get hit by the upgrade or change your system and empty yr wallet syndrome, I will consider the wilson sophia, revel studio and krell res1 or 2. thats how it goes in this hobby.

Chuck - do you connect yr 350 thru a power conditioner?

My system:

belcanto pl1a
audiopax model 5
cj premier 350
gallos ref 3 with isorock gr3 stands
cabling are virtual dynamics masters ,revelation and shunayata anaconda,python
shunayta hydra 8