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CAT amps........Opinions please

I need some help!!! I am contemplating a move from my current amplifier (ARC VT200) to a used CAT (I can't afford new right now). Can anyone with experience with these amps offer advise as to which model might be the best to look for? Also, what are your experiences with ownership i.e. have the amps been reliable? Customer service? and most importantly, how do they sound compared to other amps you have tried? (I would love to hear any direct comparisons with ARC amps).

BTW, I listen to all kinds of music, and my room is aprox. 16x20.

ANY info is greatly appreciated.

cmo
cmo

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robertje
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The CAT is in another league when comparing with the ARC VT200. CAT is proven to be very relaible.
I own a JL2 and it's a fantastic device, previously i owned STAX DMA x2 monoblocks.
But CAT will be at it best with the CAT SL1 pre amplifier.
I recommend to search for a used JL2, there a 2 different versions.
robertje
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Chris,

From the JL2 are 2 versions, when i have i right the latest version change was about mid 2004 (you can't see it on the outside). Best you can talk with Ken Stevens about it.
From the SL1 Ultimate, there a 2 versions,
latest is the MK2. You can see it on the external power supply. Btw CAT has no website, search on audiogon, there is a lot to read about CAT pre/amps.

Hope this helps!

Robert
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