Replace CJ with new equipment

Klipsch Klipschorn Conrad Johnson Premier 11 amp Conrad Johnson PV 12 with phono line pre-amp Would you rehab CJ amp & pre-amp or sell and get new equipment other than CJ. if sell what would you replace CJ with?

belance112-03-2018 12:55am

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dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 12-07-2018 at 02:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I replaced a CJ Premier 17LS2 linestage to an Aesthetix Calypso (now upgraded to Signature status), a CJ phonostage to an Aesthetix Rhea, and a pair of CJ Premier 12 monoblocks to SET monoblocks (845 outputs, designed and built by a friend). No regrets.
wspohn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 604 posts 12-07-2018 at 03:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There isn't a lot wrong with what you have now. The 11 is a good amp (the 11a was an improvement). You might consider upgrading the preamp (I use a CJ Premier 14).
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,668 posts 12-07-2018 at 07:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dopogue Agreed, Aesthetix is not a bad alternative to CJ gear. Happy Listening!
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 12-09-2018 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The older CJ gear isn't full of haze per se. It was a a warmth treasured by some . Modern clarity in tube and SS gear became respected only later.
belance1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 12-10-2018 at 02:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Very good suggestions. I am thinking about selling the CJ pieces.

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