CATSL1 best pre under 3K?

Is a CAT SL1 preamp the preamp to buy used under 3k or are there better

dvdgreco09-21-2014 2:30am

charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,250 posts 09-22-2014 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Daveyf, Yes I agree that there are too many variables that influence what we hear. That's why no component can be declared the "best". In the end just choose what sounds better to you for your particular circumstances. The great point is we only have to satisfy ourselves. Charles,
brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,715 posts 09-23-2014 at 12:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The CAT SL1 is an awesome preamp and represents great value especially when you factor in the outstanding onboard phono section.
jwm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 09-23-2014 at 03:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the CAT ultimate in the past and found it very forward or upfront sounding. I grew tired of it as I could never quite get relaxed with it.
daveyf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,977 posts 09-23-2014 at 06:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jwm, what gear were you pairing the CAT with? I have never heard any CAT preamp sound forward or upfront sounding...
jwm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 09-23-2014 at 01:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At the time I had VTL 450 mono blocks.