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REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) PV-12 AL Preamplifier (Tube)

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Model: PV-12 AL
Category: Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price: $2000
Description: tube preamp
Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J)
Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J)

Review by pm22822 on August 29, 2001 at 17:54:58
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for the PV-12 AL


Wonderful and warm...but not tubey....Very extended both top and bottom.
There is a certain magic that brings out in the music. Not the "classic" tube sound in that there is lots of air. Very holographic. Very little grain,if any, through the mids. Nice full bottom end. Not round just full.
You'd better have good pieces hooked up to it or it will show them up.


Product Weakness: sensitive to ground loops. Otherwise, wonderful.
Product Strengths: Smooth, silky mids and full bodoied bass.Adds magic to the mix.


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Curcio St-70, Kenwood L-07M
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): CJ PV12 AL
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Cambridge D500se
Speakers: Mission 70 mkII, Dayton Audio subs
Cables/Interconnects: Goertz Alpha-Core Micro Purl (silver)
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz
Room Size (LxWxH): 25 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: none as yet
Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): none as yet
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) PV-12 AL Preamplifier (Tube) - pm22822 17:54:58 08/29/01 ( 0)