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Remote volume control = unacceptable compromise?
The previous owner of my CJ Premier 3 pre amplifier has instaled a device that regulates the volume dial of the pre using a radio frequency remote. Do you guys think this compromise the sound quality?Thank you! 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Thank you Springbok10! 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Does anybody know if Andy Bowman from Vintage Tube Service is still in business? I`m trying to call him on the phone number that is showed in his web site but it won`t answer. Thank you! 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Thank you all for your help. It has been very useful. I`ve already asked for a quote to almost all those folks and web sites you all have recommended me. Drrsutliff and Bifwynne your recommendations were very valuable! Thank you! 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Mofimadness, here is the quote that Conrad Johnson has sent me for the tube sets I need: "RTPR3 is $475 plus $19.95 for shipping and RT55 is $340 plus 19.95 for shipping". These are the tubes included: 12AX7 Mullard, 5751 Sovtek, 5965 GE, 6SN7 Sov... 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Thank you Lowrider57.Does anybody know any trustable ebay seller that sells qood quality tubes? 
What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson
Pehare,Thank you for your response! I`ve sent an email to Jim McShane asking for a quote for the tubes I need. Good to know you`re in GNVL. Right now I`m in Ona, at the Range Cattle Experiment Station of UF doing my research.Mofimadness,Thank you ... 
Whats the total gain of CJ Premier 3 phono input?
Thank you! 
Cartridge advice Classic I from BRAZIL
Thank you very much Al, you were very smart to pick that information out of that review. You really helped me to choose a well matched cart to my new TT. 
Whats the total gain of CJ Premier 3 phono input?
Invenio,That`s exactly what I`m concerned about. I don`t know if I have to choose the cartridge based on the 40 dB of the phono stage or on the 68 dB of both phono and line stage.Thank you,Pedro 
Cartridge advice Classic I from BRAZIL
Thank you Raul and Macster!So, since the gain is 40 dB, what is the minimun cartridge output I must use?What do you guys think of this cartridge here: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cartridges-clearaudio-aurum-beta-s-high-output-mm-cartridge-201... 
Cartridge advice Classic I from BRAZIL
"No problem....The gain of the phono inputs on the pre amp is 40 db. only. All the other inputs for a CD Player, tape player etc are 28 db. So you only have 40db available for the turntable/cartridge."Thank you MJm1124, but I`ve sent an email to C... 
Cartridge advice Classic I from BRAZIL
Thanx for the support. I`ll take a look at this two optinos. About the gain of the pre, I`m still not shure if it`s 40 or 68 dB.Hope someone else can give more advices. Sory for the poor english guys. I`ve been here in US for 4 weeks only.