I'm a former CAT SL-1 III owner, and assume the cartridge loading is the same for the Ultimate. You'll need to learn from your Cartridge manufacturer (or someone else who knows) what loading your cartridge calls for, then simply plug in the pair of RCA plugs marked with 100 ohms, say, or whatever it is. Of course you can try different pairs and let your ears make the decision--but it's reassuring to know what's recommended. With no plugs inserted, it will be 47K ohms, at least if it's like the earlier CAT's.
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.
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.