Classic 62 vs CAV-60
The CAV-60's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Classic 62's 96 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (60W), power @ 4ω (60W), and thd (1.500%).
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The Conrad-Johnson Classic 62 is a hand-assembled tube stereo power amplifier from the Classic series. It uses a simple seven-tube circuit with 6922 small-signal tubes and EL34 output tubes, and is rated at 60 watts per channel into 4 ohms. The amp is described as phase-correct, with a low-noise design and a classic Conrad-Johnson tube presentation. The standard Classic 62 is listed at $4,250 in contemporary review coverage, while the manufacturer page later shows an available price of $5,750 for the Classic 62 and $7,500 for the 62SE variant.
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