CAT SL-1 iterations

Sbank,

How does your Zyx cartridge at 0.48mv output work with your CAT pre? Does it have enough gain. What volume dial position are you typically at?

Andrew

sbank. thanks for your very kind words. i´ll try to look for a Mk III.
Rgds., Frank

Andrew,
Yes, the CAT has plenty of gain to drive the .48mv ZYX. Prior to buying the ZYX, I used a Shelter 501II that is .40mv. Both were fine matches. I typically keep volume around 8:00-9:00 for about 80-85db.
The CAT allows for on the fly loading via resistors mounted on RCA plugs that connect just like interconnects. I most often use 300ohms with the ZYX, while I chose to load the Shelter at 100ohms or 150ohms.

Frank, anytime. You might want to call Ken and discuss with him yourself. He is quite approachable. Cheers,
Spencer

Sbank,

Thank you for responding. I feel much more at ease now. Thanks.

Andrew

another question... as the SL-1 is not a true balanced design and hasen´t got balanced in´s and out´s either is it worth the try to combine it with balanced gear such as Ayre, BAT or Aesthetix?