Help for choice between CAT JL1 or JL2 product

Category: Amplifiers

Hello,

Sorry my english is very bad...

I want to upgrade my system and I am interested from CAT amplifiers.

Here's my actual system :

- Micro Seiki RX 1500G / Fidelity Research FR64FX + Ortofon MC3000 mkII / bras Linn Ittok III + cellule Linn Asaka
- Well Tempered Turntable Classic / cellule Benz LP Ebony

- Prépré Cochet PP1
- Prépré Cochet PP2
- Prépré Accuphase C17
- RIAA Audio Research PH1

- Drive Métronome Technologie Kalista
- cable numérique Marigo Apparition digit 3A
- cable numérique Fadel Reference One
- DAC Métronome Technologie C1A mkIII
- cables HMS Sestetto One mkII Top Match Line

- Préampli FM Acoustics FM155
- Filtre actif Audio Research EC22
- cables HMS Sestetto One mkII
- 2 amplis stéréos Conrad Johnson MV125 (Push 6550 ultralinéaire)
- 2 blocs monos Conrad Johnson 1er12 XS (Push 6CA7 pseudo triode)
- 2 blocs monos Cary CAD805C (Single Ended 845)
- cables Westlake Forcelines 3
- Enceintes TAD TSM1 / Exclusive 2401

I had lot of amplifiers from my system :

1 - PASS ALEPH 3 (transistors - 2x30 watts sous 8 ohms)
2 - PERREAUX PMF 3150 (transistors - 2x300 watts sous 8 ohms)
3 - CONRAD JOHNSON PREMIER ONE B (tubes - 2x150 watts sous 8 ohms).
4 - MARK LEVINSON 331 (transistors - 2x300 watts sous 8 ohms)
5 - CAYIN 800 Blocs monos (tubes - 150 watts sous 8 ohms)
6 - KRELL KMA 160 Blocs monos (transistors - 200 watts sous 8 ohms)
7 - CONRAD JOHNSON EVOLUTION 250 (tubes - 2x25 watts sous 8 ohms)
8 - ATMOSPHERE M60 Blocs monos (tubes - 50 watts sous 8 ohms)
9 - AUDIO AERO CAPITOLE (tubes - 2x50 watts sous 8 ohms)
10 - JEFF ROWLAND Model 3 Blocs monos (transistors - 120 watts sous 8 ohms)
11 - CONRAD JOHNSON PREMIER TWELVE Blocs monos (tubes - 65 watts sous 8 ohms configuration EL 34 pseudo triodes).
12 - BEL CANTO EVO 200 (ampli numérique - 2x120 watts sous 8 ohms).
13 - VINCENT SP 991 Plus Blocs monos (transistors - 2x300 watts sous 8 ohms)
14 - ETALON DRIVER HC (transistors - 2x25 watts sous 8 ohms)
15 - METAXAS SOLITAIRE (transistors - 2x130 watts sous 8 ohms)
16 - TACT 2150 (ampli numérique - 2x150 watts sous 8 ohms)
17 - MC INTOSH MC500 (transistors - 2x500 watts sous 8 ohms)
18 - KRELL KAV2250 (transistors - 2x250 watts sous 8 ohms)
19 - KRELL KAV2250 x2 bridgés mono (transistors - 1000 watts sous 8 ohms).
20 - CONRAD JOHNSON MV50 (tubes - 2x45 watts sous 8 ohms)
21 - CONRAD JOHNSON MV125 (tubes - 2x125 watts sous 8 ohms)
23 - HOVLAND RADIA (transistors - 2x125 watts sous 8 ohms)
24 - ART AUDIO JOTA (tubes - 2x20 watts sous 8 ohms)
25 - ART AUDIO QUARTET Blocs monos (tubes - 2x45 watts sous 8 ohms)
26 - FM Acoustics FM801A (transistors - 2x400 watts sous 8 ohms)
27 - Audio Research Classic 120 Blocs monos (tubes - 120 watts sous 8 ohms)
28 - JADIS JA80 blocs mono (tubes - 80 watts sous 8 ohms)
29 - some 300B DIY
30 – CARY CAD 805C blocs mono (tubes - 30 watts sous 8 ohms)

Bests matches was with tube amplifiers.

My speakers are very sensitive 98db/W/m but very difficult to drive with them four 40cm woofers and the 3 ohms impédance.

Biamplification is not good solution and now I want change for a bigger amplifier with very high current.

I just love tubes amplifiers...

Today I am looking for my "final" amplifier. Don't rise...

Few months ago I made test with ART AUDIO Quartet amplifiers (PP845 / 45 watts).

It was the better match with my TAD. Beautiful voices with good dynamic and very beautiful soundstage.

But I think my TAD was better with more impact if I could found more current for driving my four 40cm woofers...

I am very interested from Convergent Audio Technology JL1 and JL2 products.
I think that power and current supply are certainly better than Art Audio Quartet product...

I love dynamic, voices, bass impact, and musicality.

I know CAT JL1 is out of product.
Is there somebody could tell me the sound differences between JL1 and JL2 ?

What would be the best match from my TAD and my 4 woofers ?
JL1 or JL2 ?

Best regards

Stéphane

My site (not update) http://perso.wanadoo.fr/laurent.delisle/stephane/

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