Conrad Johnson PV-14 preamp Q's

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited March 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
The CJ PV-14 preamp being a current line up pre-amp, why do I see (to me to many) so many of these amps for sale?

Also I see that this amp uses what CJ calls a "Miniature Vacuum Tube" 6C4 tube. Is this using the same socket as other vacuum tubes common being swapped?

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2005
    That tube uses a minature 7-pin socket, and has similar characteristics to a 12AU7 (9 pin).

    Why they used it, I have no idea. Tell me the complete tube compliment for the PV-14, and whether or not it has a phono stage. I might have some insight.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2005
    Russ,

    This tube design is odd to me as Tubes are "Old" so this being a new pre-amp current I don't understand why using a different tube socket 7 vs 9 pins.

    Is this why I see them (many in my eyes) for sale?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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