Ok, I have had some brew so have to chime in.
I owned the HK Citation 16 and bought it brand new. A CJ tube amp will destroy it any day of the week with any album, sacd, cassette, cd, or mp3 you want to compare it with.
Bill Thalman is the man and a very easy recommendation. How do I know? He modded a PV11 for me decades ago and did great work at a very fair price.
Expense, Yes, that hurts. How do I know? I sent a pair of CJ 12's from Alaska to the Backert Boys in PA for repair and mods. The shipping was very expensive both ways but the 12's have never sounded better. I just deal with it. Best on Earth, No, I have heard some SET's that just floor me, but the combo of power with the golden glow of old school CJ has me more than satisfied.
Go with Bill or Backert Boys and you will be well taken care of.
Conrad Johnson Rocks!
I owned the HK Citation 16 and bought it brand new. A CJ tube amp will destroy it any day of the week with any album, sacd, cassette, cd, or mp3 you want to compare it with.
Bill Thalman is the man and a very easy recommendation. How do I know? He modded a PV11 for me decades ago and did great work at a very fair price.
Expense, Yes, that hurts. How do I know? I sent a pair of CJ 12's from Alaska to the Backert Boys in PA for repair and mods. The shipping was very expensive both ways but the 12's have never sounded better. I just deal with it. Best on Earth, No, I have heard some SET's that just floor me, but the combo of power with the golden glow of old school CJ has me more than satisfied.
Go with Bill or Backert Boys and you will be well taken care of.
Conrad Johnson Rocks!