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No english translation. I've used the google translate for the conclusions section.The original pdf can be located at the German distributor site.
Having heard many of the other CAT amps, I am sure that the new JL5 with the amorphous core is very special. I recently heard a new CAT Renaissance with the Black path cap mods...my new favorite preamp!
Usually it means low loss, but they have other problems... best to ask CAT about this. Changing amps again????
New speakers... OK; I must have missed a chapter. Or do you mean the Pass cannot drive your M-Pros...
sorry to hear the M-Pros aren't doing it for you, MadFloyd - hope you can find a speaker that really suits you.
as far as CAT, working with that company requires patience. and you should be warned his amps can heat a small barracks
as far as CAT, working with that company requires patience. and you should be warned his amps can heat a small barracks
sorry to hear the M-Pros aren't doing it for you, MadFloyd - hope you can find a speaker that really suits you.
as far as CAT, working with that company requires patience. and you should be warned his amps can heat a small barracks
I never said anything about my M-Pros not doing it for me. I hug them at least once a week and at 400lbs each, they provide me with lots of exercise.
Hello MadFloyd. I see that you are using the CAT JL7S! Congratulations! How is the sound compared to the Pass XS-150? Are you using the KT-150 tube?I never said anything about my M-Pros not doing it for me. I hug them at least once a week and at 400lbs each, they provide me with lots of exercise.
The JL7's have a richer midbass & midrange than the Pass which is more extended (as you might expect between tubes and solid state). Yes, I have the KT-150's which I love. Both amplifiers have their virtues. The Pass can sound a little more mechanical and steely in the upper midrange (the latter can benefit some instruments). I think the Pass is also more detailed (or at least one can perceive it that way due to more high frequency energy) and has a wider soundstage.
No, I never got the S7's. I was actually just attempting to get a rise out of forum member ack (of course it didn't work). I wasn't starting a second system and I'm totally satisfied with my M-Pro's.
I'm currently using the Pass XS pre with my CATs. That may change.
No, I never got the S7's. I was actually just attempting to get a rise out of forum member ack (of course it didn't work). I wasn't starting a second system and I'm totally satisfied with my M-Pro's.
I'm currently using the Pass XS pre with my CATs. That may change.
Always wanted to listen to a quality SS pre into a quality valve power. Normally get to hear the other way round. It would be good if you can audition the CAT pre and see the difference.
What differences have you found in vocals, tones of violin and woodwinds, brass, and general orchestral?
Many thanks for the update. What is recovery of low level info such as hall ambience like with the JL7s? Are you using any support under the amps and what power cable are using? Look forward to further updates especially if you get to try a different preamp such as the Legend.
No, I never got the S7's. I was actually just attempting to get a rise out of forum member ack (of course it didn't work). I wasn't starting a second system and I'm totally satisfied with my M-Pro's.
I'm currently using the Pass XS pre with my CATs. That may change.
Ian, if you do change your preamp to a CAT, I think you will then see why I am such a big fan of Ken's gear.
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