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What happened to CAT?

Hey everyone,

So a couple of years ago I heard a CAT setup at the Magico demo room. I know their amps were super expensive, but I thought about looking up the pre-amps. Seem to have vanished as a manufacturer.

I'm wondering if anyone has a scoop? Like did the designer go away, start another brand?

Thanks,


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erik_squires
rcprince
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They have never had a website.  I believe the company is still alive, but don't know for sure.  Did you try the phone number in the industry directory (it's for The Analog Shop, they don't list it as a line they carry anymore, but perhaps they can answer your question)?  One other possibility is to go to the CAT owners website (Google it) and ask the question.


gwalt
162 posts
 
CAT is alive and well....always has been just no marketing concerns with business at hand. Telephone 585-359-2700.
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daveyf
3,005 posts
 
Thank goodness Ken is still in business. He has always flown beneath the radar ( somewhat intentionally I am sure) but his gear is absolutely SOTA...IMHO. Thank you gwalt for the update.


erik_squires OP
16,598 posts
 
Yeay. :)

So can someone tell me about their experiences with CAT preamps vs. CJ or modern AR? I haven't had a chance to hear them very often, so comments from others would be welcome.

Best,

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maplegrovemusic
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CAT was at RMAF 2017 . In a room with Acoustic Zen . CAT had monblock amps with a pre . The owner of CAT was a nice host . Seemed knowledgeable about many musicians and their recordings . The sound in that room tempted me to buy a pair of the Acoustic zen speakers . Was very close but ultimately did not pull the trigger .
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