CONRAD JOHNSON PV2A AUDIOPHILE VACUUM TUBE PREAMPLIFIER -
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7049640 |
For your consideration, and from my own personal collection, I am offering this beautiful Conrad Johnson PV2A stereo vacuum tube preamplifier from the early 1980's. This was factory updated from PV2 to PV2A status.
The Conrad Johnson PV2A improved on the original PV1 by having a relay operated power on delay circuit, improved parts (including a very expensive Alps Black Beauty, volume control) and the elimination of additional wiring to the selector switch, thus reducing noise and e...liminating signal bleed through between sources.
This is a classic full function preamplifier with six tubes, including a phono stage, cathode followers and inspired by the Marantz model 7. It features a beautiful satin gold brushed aluminum front panel and machined aluminum knobs, very reminiscent of classic Marantz tube equipment.
This particular preamp is in excellent condition. Very clean inside and out. The front panel in particular is mint, with no marks or scratches. Top black top cover does have some marks on it, but it doesn't detract from the overall beauty of the unit.
The preamp was tested with a pair of Marantz Model 9 tube monoblocks, Chartwell LS3/5A speakers and Lampizator Atlantic DAC playing high resolution PCM and DSD files. The sound quality was nothing short of astonishing. Superb sound quality and detail with excellent top to bottom extension. The famous vacuum tube midrange clarity is all there in full glory. All switches and controls operate smoothly with no noise or scratchiness.
The preamp will be double boxed with plenty of inner padding for safe arrival.
If you are looking for a classic full function vacuum tube preamp look no further than this beautiful Conrad Johnson unit, proudly made in USA.
Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
The Conrad Johnson PV2A improved on the original PV1 by having a relay operated power on delay circuit, improved parts (including a very expensive Alps Black Beauty, volume control) and the elimination of additional wiring to the selector switch, thus reducing noise and e...liminating signal bleed through between sources.
This is a classic full function preamplifier with six tubes, including a phono stage, cathode followers and inspired by the Marantz model 7. It features a beautiful satin gold brushed aluminum front panel and machined aluminum knobs, very reminiscent of classic Marantz tube equipment.
This particular preamp is in excellent condition. Very clean inside and out. The front panel in particular is mint, with no marks or scratches. Top black top cover does have some marks on it, but it doesn't detract from the overall beauty of the unit.
The preamp was tested with a pair of Marantz Model 9 tube monoblocks, Chartwell LS3/5A speakers and Lampizator Atlantic DAC playing high resolution PCM and DSD files. The sound quality was nothing short of astonishing. Superb sound quality and detail with excellent top to bottom extension. The famous vacuum tube midrange clarity is all there in full glory. All switches and controls operate smoothly with no noise or scratchiness.
The preamp will be double boxed with plenty of inner padding for safe arrival.
If you are looking for a classic full function vacuum tube preamp look no further than this beautiful Conrad Johnson unit, proudly made in USA.
Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
