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CAT SL-1 Ultim. Mk2 vs Manley Steel. for CAT JL-2

Hi guys. Can someone tell me which pream would be more appropriate for CAT JL-2 Mk2 power amp? Manley Steelhead or CATs own SL-1 Ultimat Mk2 w/phono? Most important for me is to have the best possible result from Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable through CAT JL-2 Mk2 to Wilson W/P 7 speakers! Cables are Transparent Audio Reference MM.
So phono stage is very important. My budget for preamp is max.$7500.
Thank you.Regards.
schorly
schorly OP
28 posts
 
Very good explanation, John! I am glad you mentioned your story and differences between CAT JL-2 and JL-3 sig. !
Sasa
bpwalsh
1,213 posts
 
John, come back in two or three months :-)
Brian
ubglub
76 posts
 
John, Thanks hugely. That was a very helpful explanation. I'm saving it to my hard drive!

In fairness to the original poster of this thread, I am continuing the discussion of the relative merits of different CAT amps in a new thread. Please check it out.
Thanks,
Bob
jafox
1,475 posts
 
Ubglub & Schorly: Glad to hear my ramblings were of some value to you both.

Brian: Yes, I would like this much. With the tight schedule at work through the end of Nov, it looks like Dec is the earliest I can get down your way. And a stop to visit my ill friend in SW Wisc makes it all the more special. So I will make every effort to get back your way before the end of the year....and with the JL-3's and dead Versa.

John
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