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Old 11-25-2011, 01:03 AM
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Here is the link to the Roy Gregory HiFi+ review of the Pr350:

http://www.conradjohnson.com/It_just...HiFi+PR350.pdf

It does mention the use of Teflon caps....
And the manual and brochure that came with it references the Teflon caps.
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Thanks, Bob. I had read where most of the weight was on the left side so I was super careful lifting and placing it. Thanks for the good counsel. CJ and others have also advised about the burn in for Teflon caps - 300+ hours to hit their stride so I will be certain to listen for changes although I think it sounds awesome out of the box. Your description is very accurate. The sound is very fast. I feel like all veils have been lifted without any glare or edginess being present (I'm very sensitive to overly strident or etching sonics). Cheers.
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Here is the link to the Roy Gregory HiFi+ review of the Pr350:

http://www.conradjohnson.com/It_just...HiFi+PR350.pdf

It does mention the use of Teflon caps....
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And the manual and brochure that came with it references the Teflon caps.
thanks Gents.

bizzare how the cj web site spec's say nothing.
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Just plugged my CJ350 in

Wow, I guess that's what bass and punch is supposed to sound like

..my Magnepans are now taking over the low end via the Premier 350.

the CJ is much better in the mids and highs than I was expecting -- not overly bright nor rolled off.

Other thing I am noticing is incredible combination of macro and micro dynamics.
Congrats on your purchase dpod4..........I own this amp as well

I'm amazed that in your short time with this amp....you have experienced and written in your post the best qualities of the Prem 350SA.............Enjoy
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Congrats on your purchase dpod4..........I own this amp as well

I'm amazed that in your short time with this amp....you have experienced and written in your post the best qualities of the Prem 350SA.............Enjoy
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Old 11-29-2011, 01:50 AM
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dodp4,
How is the Premier 350 settling in?
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How is the Premier 350 settling in?
Thanks for asking. I now know why this component has a cult following and why Jeff Dorgay encouraged me to be patient and find one. It is amazing. Just noticed tonight listening to a Naim cd recording on my modwright 5400es that the Pr350 is sounding even better - more richness and meat on the bones. I sent an email today to CJ stating how happy I am (a portion pasted below). While my (broken-in) VAC 300.1a amp has a hard to equal, impossible to beat holographic harmonic magic to it, the CJ is pleasing in similar and different ways and better in others like micro/macro dynamics etc. I could not be happier (unless the loud startup pop wasn't part of the circuitry). The fact I landed a NOS in-perfect-condition unit makes me even more grateful. Sorry to gush but this 350 is perfect for my Magnepan 3.7s and my ears. I'm now a CJ fan for life. Thx to die-hard CJ loyalists on AA as that incented my search.

In part, sent to CJ earlier today and was told it was being forwarded to mssrs Conrad and Johnson:

"....I hooked up the Premier 350 into my high-end 2 channel audio system and let it compete against my tube amplifier. It held its own in a big way and that was right out of the box! The sweet, delicate nature of this amplifier is matched by its deliberate grip and dynamic finesse. It is a perfect solid state amplifier, delivering the power and speed of solid state, and the spatial imaging, delicate mids/highs and non-fatiguing sound of tubes. My favorite piece of equipment has been my Benz Micro LP-S moving coil cartridge. I think it was just displaced by the Premier 350. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Hard to believe after it breaks in it will sound even better...."

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Old 11-29-2011, 02:24 AM
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That's wonderful, dpod4 (BTW, what is your real name?); you have a lot of us envious here. I'm sure Bill and Lew will like to hear of your review.
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Sign me up for one. Let's get the petition going and deposits ready. Congratulations! Glad you are enjoying an amazing piece of history. I don't think the lottery would have been any better!
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Sign me up for one. Let's get the petition going and deposits ready. Congratulations! Glad you are enjoying an amazing piece of history. I don't think the lottery would have been any better!
Thx. From what I'm told you are in for the same treat with the ca200!!
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