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Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) EF-1 Phono Preamp by Belgarchi Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here. |
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Model: EF-1 Category: Phono Preamp Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: Solid-state phono preamp Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J)
Review by Belgarchi on June 14, 2008 at 09:31:06
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for the EF-1
This Conrad-Johnson phono preamp looks great;
Its built quality is exceptionally good: only high-quality (polyrpop capacitors, etc), discrete components are used.
The sound? Perfect is the only thing I can say. I mean perfect. The best I ever heard.
Well, with MM cartdridges; I didn't test it with low-level, moving coil cartdridges.
What I don't like is that the sensitivity and load selectors are... inside the box!
Product Weakness: Sensitivity and load selectors difficult to access Product Strengths: Look, build quality, sound
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Musical Fidelity, Conrad-Johnson Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Arcam C31 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Classe, thorens, SME, Shure, Grado Speakers: B&W, Dynaudio Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jaz, Classic Room Size (LxWxH): 30 x 20 x 15 Room Comments/Treatments: Semi-reflective Time Period/Length of Audition: 6 months Other (Power Conditioner etc.): PS Audio, Monster Cable Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) EF-1 Phono Preamp - Belgarchi 09:31:06 06/14/08 ( 0)