I've used a PV6 since 1984. I just had the capacitor upgrade done and I doubt I could have gotten a better, new C-J or other comparable brand for the cost of the upgrade. It's much faster on the transients now and I perceive that it is better at reproducing the loud cymbal crashes. This upgrade probably brings it up to par with their current, smaller pre's with phono in performance. It has a big limitation on inputs, which the new ones don't.
I would recommend the C-J preamps over any other comparably priced tube preamp and many more expensive ones. Change the tubes every so often depending on use habits and you're in for decades of lovely musical performance.
Enjoy the music.
I would recommend the C-J preamps over any other comparably priced tube preamp and many more expensive ones. Change the tubes every so often depending on use habits and you're in for decades of lovely musical performance.
Enjoy the music.