I too have had many tube amps SE. SEP and PP.
CH reminds me of a funny way of the ZYX Airy 3S. The name of the Airy suggested something quite different. It was SOLID not airy. LOL. The CH Precision name makes one assume the sound is all about strict marching discipline when in fact they are very spacious and clear. Very sweet actually. I compare the highs to that of 2a3s, I believe those were the tubes Gian used as well. The ability to tailor. both local feedback from zero on and the ability to adjust gain accordingly was also very useful to me in finding the balance I prefer. I get to "tube roll" with SS in a way. As always set up is key. We all know how easy it is to muck up any system regardless of pedigree. The number of options adds variables that make things a little more difficult but offer rewards that are IMO worth the effort.
Hi Tang,
I don't have my P1 yet. I've only heard it once under show conditions so I can't really compare. I will say that the JPA 66 is an excellent preamp (yes it's actually a full function pre not just a phono). I've used it both direct to amps and through (custom) fixed outputs to my pre. I prefer the fixed outputs. The P1 was likewise excellent in an all CH system driving Marten speakers. Analog front end was an Air Force One Premium, SAT arm and TD Ti cartridge. The sound never broke up even on peaks that were reading over 2 kilowatts on the M1's meters.
Thank you Jack.
I am a bit surprise reading how solid stage P1 can sound almost like tube. And from your comment comparing to JPA 66, you did not mention any typical distinction of tube/ solid stage. I trust you guys ears. Very interesting phono indeed. I did a/b Soulution top phono 755 with Ayon tube phono in my system. The difference was quite obvious.
Best regards,
Tang
Thank you Jack.
I am a bit surprise reading how solid stage P1 can sound almost like tube. And from your comment comparing to JPA 66, you did not mention any typical distinction of tube/ solid stage. I trust you guys ears. Very interesting phono indeed. I did a/b Soulution top phono 755 with Ayon tube phono in my system. The difference was quite obvious.
Best regards,
Tang
And you found which one preferrable?
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