Powercords for CJ CT-5

Downunder,

How many hours do you have on your CT-5? In my experience
the first 100 hours or the CJ can sound a bit tight
and constricted. According to Lew Johnson it takes at
least 200 hours before things start sounding right. At
the 500 hour mark its fully broken in.

Cmach

Cmach. I have done 500 hours on it by now.

It just dosn't seem to have that old cj warmth. I have even changed out my cables to cardas golden cross and harmonic truthlink to add some wamth.

compared to driving the phono stage direct into the amps (using endler attenuators) the CT5 reduces the bass a little and adds a subtle but audible lean/brightening effect to the lower treble. It is the treble that bothers me most.

bear in mind that I like a warmer sound.

I was going to recommend different IC's but it looks
like you have gone down that road already. For what
its worth I did hear a pair of PA Venustas in my
system for a short listening session. They definetly
added some warmth and midrange bloom. Quite nice.
I only had them in for a short listening session so
I can only give you my short impressions.

Your right about the new CJ gear. Their not quite
as toobey sounding as their previous models but
they have been heading down this direction for a
while now.

Cmach

Cmach