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Old 05-23-2012, 02:12 AM
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Good to hear, Joe. So it must have about 300 hours or so on it?
That sounds about right. Certainly under 300 hours actually closer to 200-250.

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Old 05-23-2012, 02:27 AM
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Ah, so. Well....as Shane would say, patience is a virtue.

Should be ready around Thanksgiving time, is my guess (based on my CT-5 experience).
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Ah, so. Well....as Shane would say, patience is a virtue.

Should be ready around Thanksgiving time, is my guess (based on my CT-5 experience).
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Old 05-23-2012, 02:38 AM
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Yeah, I know, go back and look at my CT-5 posts if you get a chance. Bought it in Feb 2011, it started soudning decent around July, and got to the point of being really good in the Oct/Nov time frame. It basically took the better part of the year to burn in. As Shane has stated, burn in realistically is more like 1000 hours, not the 300 C-J states.

But the good thing is that it IS worth it once it gets there. I'm only saying this to accurately set expectations as some folks sell their newly purchased Teflon-capped C-J gear TOO SOON. This is exactly what happened with my CT-5. The original purchaser bought it, ran it in for 300 hours then sold it to me two months to the day after he bought it. Took a 50% haircut in sales vs. purchase price in the process. And I when I got it, I could understand why he sold it, it still sounded pretty dreadful at 300 hours. Also, be advised that if you unplug your GAT after it's burned in for more than two weeks or so, it will take another week to re-burn in to sound it's best again.
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Old 05-23-2012, 02:51 AM
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Thanks Stephen!

I remember. I also remember when it finally clicked for you and you were like what just happened. Good times. I am dying for the FedEx guy to show up on Thursday. My room outlets still need to be installed. The job is 3/4 done. Damn!
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:13 AM
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I'm sure! I'd be pretty excited as well! You've been waiting for just right GAT to come along now for about the last year or so...

I'm sitting here listening to Billie Holiday, Body and Soul, on the Pr17 and the Wadia 121 DAC and I'm a very happy camper.
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It's a beautiful thing when it all comes together
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:35 AM
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So, how's the CA200? I miss that sweet control amp.
I am one step away from getting back the CA200. The dealer still has it available. I cannot stand the idea of giving it up and I do not see any Premier 350 in sight.
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I'm only saying this to accurately set expectations as some folks sell their newly purchased Teflon-capped C-J gear TOO SOON.
Personally I am waiting for these individuals around the corner.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:42 AM
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I am one step away from getting back the CA200. The dealer still has it available. I cannot stand the idea of giving it up and I do not see any Premier 350 in sight.
I totally agree. I was not smart to give mine up because it was essentially new and in perfect shape. I still toy with the idea of replacing it because when they are gone, they are gone.

ronenash, have you compared the ET250S to a CA200 in similar systems? Seems like the next best thing. Thoughts? I'd like to hear the ET250S (especially with the GAT) and see how it compares.
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