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    Conrad Johnson: New Preamp Flagship - ART88

    I think I should add this data also: I tried the Western Electric JW2C51 / 396A with the 6922 Adapter Combo from Tube Depot. The tubes made the preamp go into oscillation. I was getting weird noises out the speakers. Even after removing the tubes the preamp was still in oscillation mode. I...
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    Conrad Johnson: New Preamp Flagship - ART88

    I have been using the preamp since Dec 2023. I have been rolling tubes. Very good experience with electro-harmonix with cyro treatment, JJ's, Philips ECG, Philips 7dj8 SQ. Shortly I will have a quad of the mullards.
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    Bill Thalmann of Music Technology RIP

    Thanks everyone for your comments. Please visit the MT website and leave a comment for Bill family. The site has some nice info on Bill life. Here is the link: https://musictechnology.com/
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    Bill Thalmann of Music Technology RIP

    I just heard some sad news that Bill Thalmann of Music Technology (and former conrad-johnson Design engineer), has passed away early this week. I met Bill while having to get repairs at conrad-johnson bask in the 80’s. He then started his own company Music Technology in Springfield, Va. Bill...
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    He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable

    This story reminds me of local audiophile who has a 1-2 million system. He invites you over, you knock on the door, he opens the door and the first statement is: “ARE YOU WORTHY TO VISIT & LISTEN”. I always responded with a “not in the least”. I dropped out of that social circle!
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    www.zeiler.audio

    That looks like it would be great sounding gear!
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    Salectric; The circuit is all vacuum tubes, no mosfets in signal path.
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    RJ; I talked to Jeff F. We have reserved a set of Grande Premiere electronics for you. Stay healthy.................. good things are coming you way!
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    What’s different about the latest model? A: Better RCA connectors B: Better tube sockets C: Better PCB isolation D: Better layout of signal tracings E: Better Pwr supply design F: Mosfets are not in the signal path. G: Critical parts evaluation for sonic attributes in critical locations
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    Hum problems can mean DC on the AC line. There are devises that can address this issue. My PLC has this issue and this devise sloved that problem. Bill T of Music Tech rebuilt with better parts and wire. https://avahifi.com/collections/accessories/products/humdinger-dc-line-blocker
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    RJ; I will let Jeff know you need that complete set of electronics of Grande Premier Series. Maybe we can push for the release in 2028.
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    Big Dog RJ; This is a just secret but in 2035, the Grande Premier Series will be released. There is still lot of room for tubes and component parts to improve.
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    I think Jeff will be around for the next Ten years. I can say that finding Engineers interested in Audio interested in tube audio is outside the norm today. Most electrical engineering are new hires across the US foreign students. US Collages do not teach vacuum tube technology. I work in...
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    They have a R and D engineer. He does the CAD work and new COTS products (connectors, resistors, etc) investigations. BTW: I will have a ART phono after today. I will report back!
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    CJ's True work of Art, it's a passion nothing else!

    BTW: Currently CJ has about 5 employees. Most have are long term staff.
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