I too, own the CAT Ultimate pre with phono stage, my turntable consists of Basis 2500/Graham 2.2/Koetsu Urushi/Music Groove 2 phono cable...with stock tubes this combo really sings, but when i replaced with NOS Amperex and Telefunkin, the system became a living breathing thing.....you might try this before spending additional $$
Aesthetix IO vs. Manley Steelhead vs. The Groove
For those who have heard at least two of these, please compare the sound quality of any of the following three phono preamps:
1. Aesthetix IO or IO Signature
2. Manley Steelhead
3. The Groove
Let me know what you think of the sonic biases
and flaws in these products as well as what each does especially well. Any t/t and cart recommendations which work especially well with any of these would be recommended.
Thanks,
Ray Hall
1. Aesthetix IO or IO Signature
2. Manley Steelhead
3. The Groove
Let me know what you think of the sonic biases
and flaws in these products as well as what each does especially well. Any t/t and cart recommendations which work especially well with any of these would be recommended.
Thanks,
Ray Hall