Jdub39
I've always craved for "the best of both worlds" solution with SS amp paired with tube pre. I would have kept JC5 if it hadn't bin for the lower input impedance the JC5 has compared to JC1+. Special ARC gear har high output imp. I've learned that golen rule is 200x amp to pre regarding impedance. No matter what the JC5 is a truly astonishing amplifier I've had the pleasure to own in 2 years time. Not heard the new Rotel Michi with similar specs and price but the sweetness JC5 gives in class A for first 12watts was addictive for me and pushed me against JC1+.
I've always craved for "the best of both worlds" solution with SS amp paired with tube pre. I would have kept JC5 if it hadn't bin for the lower input impedance the JC5 has compared to JC1+. Special ARC gear har high output imp. I've learned that golen rule is 200x amp to pre regarding impedance. No matter what the JC5 is a truly astonishing amplifier I've had the pleasure to own in 2 years time. Not heard the new Rotel Michi with similar specs and price but the sweetness JC5 gives in class A for first 12watts was addictive for me and pushed me against JC1+.