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CAT Ultimate
I am using Benz Micro Ref. which I am very happy with...it works very well with the Ultimate. 
CAT Ultimate Pre Amp
I have had the Ultimate for about 1 year now. I don't think that I have heard a better sounding preamp than the CAT Ultimate, which is not to say it's the best preamp....I was not a lucky owner. The first month that I had it, the volume pot went. ... 
Levinson 380S or Hovland 100?
Check out Convergent Audio tech. Ultimate Preamp. I have had it for a year, a great preamp.. 
Herron Phono Stage vs Cat Phono Stage
I have had the CAT Ultimate for about 9 months, I just love it...I had a few defect problems with the unit, but CAT fixed them within a week.. The sound, especially phone, forget about it, it's just beautiful. I use SonicFrontier Power3, CAT Ultim... 
B&W Nautilus 803 & 804 Vs The World
I have owned a pair of 804s for about 6 months. There is no question 804s are a great value and have a great sound..But how does it compare to the 803s, that is totally different things then.. the 803s are better. Definitely better.. But, they are... 
How to buy from Audiogon?
I couldn't be happier with all of the transactions that I have conducted on Audiogon.. I sold and bought about $15K worth of equipments all from audiogon & did not encountered one dishonested person...(thanks to the good hearts of audiophiles)... 
Vote for the best speakers in 10K range
I vote for the B&W N-802 or the N-801s..They are very beautiful sounding and definitely as good as any speakers out there in this price range. 
24bit/96khz a fraud
What kind of cd player is it? Maybe I can explain it to you. 
DAC with HDCD function under usd1000
Too bad, I just sold my Parasound Ultra DAC2000 for $650. Originally bought for $1595...A great DAC w. HDCD...Good luck hunting. 
Sonus GP VS Vienna Mozart
Go for the mozart. It just happened that I borrowed a pair from a friend yesterday to replace my Totem which went back to factory for service to have a listen...oh man, the Mozarts are beautiful.... I sold my B&W N-802 recently because I might... 
Sonic Frontiers Preamps - Cold & thin?
Don't have SF preamp, but own the SF Power3 amps with CAT Ultimate preamp. What a great combination! Yes, SF products are definitely more neutral than cj or arc stuff, not as sweet or rich sounding. But, taste is a very subjective thing. I have he... 
Sonic Frontier Power 3 Monos Advice
What kind of speakers are you using and preamp? These two factors are very important believe or not? As far as I am concerned, I think the Power 3's are probably one of the best mono tube amps out there. I am using them to drive a pair of B&W ... 
Is there a listing of HDCD CDs?
yes, go to HDCD.com 
Red Rose Speakers (From Mark Levinson)
I've heard them once in the New York Madison ave. store, they sounded incredible. I had the Totem Model one before, they were very similar in sonics. It could be the room in the store, but these monitors sounded just great... 
Sonic Frontiers, what is going on??
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I bought my Power 3 from audiogon.com., brand new, in the box, from a dealer whose store closed and had overstock.. I've had the power3 for about 4 months now, have spoken to SFI on the phone for some technic...