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Best preamp for Symphonic Line RG4 MK4

Hello,

I have monoblocks SL RG4 MK4, and I use right now pre from Naim 252 with Supercap2, Naim DAC and Rockna wavequest as transport, Sonus Faber Cremona M, speaker cable is Kimber KS3033 and interconnect only Neotech 3101. When I bought Naim pre I was very happy, sound of Naim on SL it was nice, but with time something trouble me, I need more detail, more transparency, more bright. As we know Naim give a little darkness and I want to change the pre.

Please tell me best choice in this case. I just looking about CAT SL1 but I can not find this products. Also many people told me that Jadis pre can be one of the best choice.

What do you think ?
Regards
Razvan
razvanvrs
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rfogel8
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This may sound like a pain but if you really want a CAT, I'd buy one on Audiogon and have it shipped directly to CAT so Ken can check it out and do a quick/cheap rewire for 220V.

My guess is, if you buy in Europe and pay in Euro's, you'll end up paying a lot more. Also, CATs come up more frequently on the 'Gon so it shouldn't be too difficult to find one.

Also, I wouldn't go any older than a Signature Mk.2. An Ultimate 1 or Ultimate 2 would be even better but any CAT should make you very happy!

Good luck!
razvanvrs OP
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Thanks for info, but try many times to contact Ken by email and nobody answer me until now. How can I contact Ken, please tell me if you know
razvanvrs OP
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Rfogel8 please tell me if you try Jadis ( JPS2 ) for SL RG4 MK4 like pre. Somebody told me that Jadis have fantastic sinergy with SL monoblocks and can be better as CAT. Do you know something like this ?
jwm
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Jadis will have a warmer balance in the mids. This is a personal taste. You would have to hear both for yourself.
razvanvrs OP
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After more searching I just bought new Symphonic Line pre Reference Enlightment with tubes. The sound is beautiful, have it from one day, waiting to burn it. Looking now cable for signal between this and RG 4 MK 4, some advice please ?! I will come back later with feedback
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