CAT SL-1 MK III vs. First Sound Presence DeLuxe


has anyone compared these two components? Thanks for your comments.
frankpiet
I think that both are top units along with the Cary slp-98.I haven't owned none yet ,can't afford it at the moment.I am getting by with Magnum 99.One day I will own one of these babes for sure.One guy over at Asylum said that Cary should stop working on pre's as the nailed right on with the SLP-98.I think that speaks volumes.Soryy for side drifting.
George
Charlie101.....Not a fair comment....
On Sbank's defence ,the guy has a proper ad.Check
George
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Frank,
this topic has come up several times now & member "Rayhall" has written extensively about it. Search the archives here @ Audiogon under his moniker 'rayhall' under Amps/Preamps.

Here are some links that I found for you:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1088683556

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1126375552

here's is a link if you decide to get the CAT & want to tube roll. Or, this thread might tell you that you do not want a CAT since it sounds good only if you have hi-end NOS tubes! Interpret it the way you want!
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&967566599

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&967566599

FWIW. Apologies in advance if you have already read them