CAT or BAT????


I am upgrading my preamp to either the CAT Ultimate SL-1 or the BAT VK50SE. Building new system, and already have: Electrocompaniet EMC-1 mk2, EAD powermaster 2000, (also need new speakers, looking at silverline and soliloquy for the $). My listening room is 18x19.5, and my taste in music is wide open. I want the best midrange "partner" for the EMC, and very dynamic. Suggestions? Thanks! Dave
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why not add SF Line 3 SE to the list? Best of both world - both RCA and XLR input and output. Soundstage is wide and deep, bass is tight and tuneful. It might not have the speed of BAT, it might not have the warmth of CAT, but it has a very good balance from top to bottom. And price much lower. Build quality is also top notch!
Just wanted to weigh in on the speakers. I have a pair of silverline sonata II and I am very happy with the warmth and detail. They're a very efficient speaker with a Very stable load so they're great for tube amps. As to the pre-amps, I've heard nothing but praise for the CAT.
Try the BAT 51SE or the 31SE first. Or my fav the First Sound Presence preamp.