Conrad Johnson Upgrades - A difference maker?

bbro,

Thanks for responding. Did any of the CJ lushness (some call it their "house sound") diminish or harden after the upgrade?

I do like a warm "tubey" sound...

Randy

Well, Per Preference is some of this...

I'm a big CJ fan. 1st tube amp I bought was their MV45 with EL 34's. I LOVED that sweet, a bit colored "tubey" sound. I sold it and picked up a MV60SE and did not care for it's sound as much (although many say it's a way better amp). I Sold it and bought what I'm hoping to be my final amps, the 12's. Did this because I thought I'd get a bit of both the MV 45's and MV 60's characteristics but on a much higher level.

To date, I've been very happy with the stock build of the 12. And, BTW, I've mated these 12's with CJ's Premier 15 pre and feel it has been a very good combination.

Thanks for sharing all of you - I do have more knowledge from which I can base a future decision off of. I'll contemplate the matter.

Randy

Thanks Joe and ZD542 - I wish I could "A/B" this!

I trust that there would be improvements as you've put forth, it's just that I'm hung up on that lush "tubey" sound!