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Abstract: PrefaceI first would like to thank Constantine for inviting me into his audiophile- virtual commune and for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts and views on all things Hi Fi on these pages; and also thank all of the w...
The CT5 has a magically lushsounding midrange, with good overall sonic presence. It doesn't sound soft like some tube preamps often do, yet it is never, ever harsh in the manner of many solid state preamps not at the cutting edge of their designs, The soundstage is large and amazingly detailed compared to other tube amps in the neighborhood of the CJ CT5, as well as some of the better solid st
The CT5 takes several minutes to warm up, which can seem like an eternity if you are trying to entertain and/or show off the preamp to fellow audiophile guests. Even waiting seven minutes for your background music to play seems extreme, The lack of balanced connections will stir up that ageold debate regarding balanced vs. unbalanced connections in an audiophile system. We know where CJ stands
The CT5 is one of the finest-sounding line stage preamps currently available. The tube circuitry used in this component maximizes the benefits offered by tubes, while minimizing the noise and lack of detail that can accompany tube gear. The CT5, with t...
Abstract: If you review hi-fi long enough, you get to the point where youve heard it all before. Actually, there are several versions of that point: One is where youve heard all the claims before, and the other is where you could have sworn youve actually heard
