Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?

The new LEGEND will list for 15000.00 with phono and 13000.00 without,at that price it will have strong competition from Lamm,Asthetix,Manley Etc.
By the way thank you for the kind words about my system,
The diamonds are a truly special speaker .

C.A.T.s # is 585-359-2700.By the way I talked to Ken Stevens and he said it looks like April till he will be able to ship.

Have 1 on order,was told will be shipped by March.Will post more info as I find out.

Talked to Ken Stevens yesterday and the C.A.T. legend is still on course,but the new est. time of release is June or July.He is waiting for another batch of blackgate cap. the end of may then he will start production.I am sure it will be worth the wait.

Hi,the Legend does exist and I do own one and no I am not a dealer just a convergent audio lover.It is 18000.00 with phono 16000.00 sans phono.It is a major step up from the ultimate but it is cut from the same cloth,I could go own about transparency,air,soundstage and dynamics but it is not a subtle difference.Also it has built it step-up 4to1 ratio transformers that can switched in or out for low output moving coils that work great.I believe the legend and the jl3s are a dream match and recommend anyone with jl3s to check it out.If you want to see the legend in my system check out my system posting for a picture.Ken has also just come out with a upgrade for the ultimate with the built in transformers and a new name.Hope this helps.
Robert

Hi,yes I had the Ultimate mk1 then mk2 before the Legend.I do not use digital so I am a bit of a disadvantage talking about the legend linestage,but through the phono that uses the linestage it is a massive improvement in transparency,air,soundstageing and layering of the music and because of the step-up transformers with the koetsu coral an incredible dynamic range.I do use the magnum dynalab md109 through the linestage and it sounds fantastic,but how much is the tuner and how much the legend I don't know.My advice is if you care enough about your music to use the jl2s or jl3s then definitely look into the Legend.
Robert