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

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 2,894 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.
daveyf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,894 posts 09-23-2014 at 03:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jwm, what was the rest of the system?
dvdgreco OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 127 posts 09-23-2014 at 09:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If VTL 450 mono block combination gave a forward presentation, then my Mccormack DNA-1 (silver upgrade) might also sound forwa as well ?????