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Conrad Johnson vs Van Alst

Van Alstibe get valve 400 vs Conrad Johnson 2275

im looking at used amps and was wondering if any of you could give your opinion on these two amplifiers. Just curious about how you feel they sound, the quality, things like that. I can get both for similar money and the Fet Valve is more powerful but my speakers are super sensitive so that’s not an issue really. I know nothing about Conrad Johnston. Never net a distributor or seen them on display anywhere…

bear1971
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jjss49
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cj’s entry level is as good or better than most - they simply don’t through low end stuff out there that underperforms

cj’s name is still means terrific quality and sonics, for every piece they sell

https://conradjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tone-Audio-Review-conrad-johnson-MF2275SE.pdf
gmercer
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CJ is as good as it gets in tubes. They know how to extract every last ounce out of the tube and use high quality parts. The best system I’ve ever heard incorporated the CJ GAT and CJ ART150. 
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@gmercer
CJ is as good as it gets in tubes.


i agree 100% -- but the mf2275 amp the op is querying about is their solid state mosfet amp
gmercer
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@jjss49 oh whoops. I didn’t realize. When I think CJ I think tubes. I do not know much about their SS. 
timlub
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I would go CJ for sure, but it really depends on the final result that you are seeking.... I've never compared, but have heard both.  I'm guessing that the CJ will be more detailed, maybe a bit faster....but similar otherwise.  You, know, I've met Frank a couple of times,  although I found him arrogant about his own products, I don't think that he would lie to you or try to steer you one way or the other,  may be worth a call. 
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