Hi all,
Posting again and would appreciate any insight on the above.
After some 175 hours or so, unit seems "closed in" and somewhat lifeless and restricted from a tonal and dimensionality perspective. I'm aware that this unit has numerous teflon capacitors and that these caps need a minimum of 300 hours to 500 hours to "blossom" depending on various posts that I've read.
Would appreciate any personal experiences regarding this issue.
This is my third CJ pre, most current, prior to the ET5 purchase, being the 18LS, which I was happy with but decided to upgrade to the ET5.
System consists of MBL 116 speakers, Cary Audio 306 SACD CDP, Pass Labs X250.5 amp, DH Labs IC's and power cords, and Cardas Gold Ref power cords from my PLC and amp. Various isolation devices but principally the Maple Shade brass cones and the Michael Green clamp rack.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
GG
Posting again and would appreciate any insight on the above.
After some 175 hours or so, unit seems "closed in" and somewhat lifeless and restricted from a tonal and dimensionality perspective. I'm aware that this unit has numerous teflon capacitors and that these caps need a minimum of 300 hours to 500 hours to "blossom" depending on various posts that I've read.
Would appreciate any personal experiences regarding this issue.
This is my third CJ pre, most current, prior to the ET5 purchase, being the 18LS, which I was happy with but decided to upgrade to the ET5.
System consists of MBL 116 speakers, Cary Audio 306 SACD CDP, Pass Labs X250.5 amp, DH Labs IC's and power cords, and Cardas Gold Ref power cords from my PLC and amp. Various isolation devices but principally the Maple Shade brass cones and the Michael Green clamp rack.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
GG