New CAT owner with a few questions????


I recently purchased a CAT Ultimate(here at Audiogon). Being a relative newcomer to high-end audio, I would appreciate a little help. I'm really enjoying this Preamp and I just want to make sure I'm doing everthing possible to maximze the preamp and my enjoyment.

1. I don't understand the use of the phono plugs provided and the loading issues. My system includes a Well-Tempered Reference and a Transfigration Spirit cartridge.
2. The CAT manual mentions the use of tube dampers on certain tubes, thoughts on this.
3. Power cords and phono interconnect for the CAT?
4. NOS for the CAT.
5. The manual mentions grounding issues and floating the system? How important is this?
5. Did I miss anything?

Thanks for any of your thoughts on the above items.
grandpoobah

Showing 2 responses by snook2

Was A CAT owner for 4years and now have the Aloia. Both are excellent with an edge to the Aloia in the phono stage. Aloia is about half the price
I have to agree with superclamp on the MK-3. I didn't hear any difference from the Ultimate to the MK-3. You can probably find a real steal on a MK-3