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CAT JL-2 vs Tenor 75Wi Wp
Tenor 75 is more transparent then CAT JL2 but there is CAT JL2 Signature. CAT has better dynamics. Tube maintenance with CAT JL2 is more expensive. Tenor need very careful speaker matching. High sensitivity 8 Ohm speakers are preferable for them. ... 
VD Revelation vs Stereovox and soundstage
Thank you everyone for your response.Other good cables apart form Stereovox and VD Rev came to my attention were Purist Audio Dominus and Synergistic Research Absolute Reference. Could you please comment if you had a chance to compare them with St... 
Broken CAT
Hi Pubul57I have ARC Ref3 and CAT JL2 combination and I'm happy with the result.Regards, 
VD Revelation vs Stereovox and soundstage
Dear BrouchLet me know please what components you have in your system and what cable you used prior VD Master?Thanks 
CJ ACT 2 v. VTL 7.5 v. ARC Ref 3
Guidocorona,ARC3 had better image density, presented lager, deeper soundstage and had better harmonics. On some CDs instruments seemed better separated with CJ. But overall Ref3 was a clear winner.There were two more candidates during my test – Ae... 
CJ ACT 2 v. VTL 7.5 v. ARC Ref 3
Hi Nglazer,I compared CJ ACT II to ARC REF3 in my system. I bought ARC Ref3. Can't comment on VTL 7.5 or BATLet me know please what Valhalla and Elrod Statement power cords connected to in your system?Regards,Eugene 
Tube amp for Avalon Eidolon ?
JohnaxCAT JL2 sounds absolutely fantastic with dSC Elgar Plus and Avalon Eidolon. 
dcs Elgar plus vs Wadia 27ix vs Aero Capitole
I compared directly connected dCS Elgar plus to Capitole SE into CAT JL2. dCS Elgar plus was much better. Anyone was able to compare dcs Elgar plus to Wadia 27ix? 
dcs Elgar plus vs Wadia 27ix vs Aero Capitole
RobertoI had different expirience with dCS Elgar plus. It surpased my system with ARC REF3 to my big surprise. That is why I was wondering about other DACs with variable output. 
Roomsize for Avalon eidolon or opus ceramic
Hi FoghostYour room size is good for Avalon Eidolon.I have approximately the same dimensions (7.2m including 2m of a corridor behind and a ceiling of 2.4m). There are thick curtains behind Avalons and 2mx3m carpet on a floor.Eidolon can fill much ... 
Jadis JPS2 vs ARC REF 3 vs Aesthetics Calisto Sig
I spoke to two owners of CJ ART 2 preamp. They both compared CJ to ARC Ref 3. Both of them prefered ART 2. The answers were 1)"ART 2 was more musical"2)"Ref 3 was too bright for my system" By the way second owner prefered Shindo Giscours (US$25K) ... 
Jadis Preamps JPS8, JPS2 and JP80
I spoke to Jadis in France and found out that JPS8 was designed using JP800 schematics. And JPS2,as Rcprince mentioned, was designed using JP80 schematics.JPS2 and JP80 are still best preamps Jadis produced so far. According to Jadis every aspect ... 
Avalon Eidolon and CAT JL2
Thank you, Gregm 
Avalon Eidolon has marks on midrange speaker
I contacted Avalon Acoustics and that is what they told me'Hi Eugene,These marks are usually caused by ferril fluid being deposited on the back of the ceramic material, during use. As long as the drivers are still functioning normally there is not... 
Budget Amp for Avalon Eidolon
Thank you everyone for your response. I decided to buy second hand CAT JL2. CAT doesn't have distributor in Australia and I can't audition the amplifier. But after having numerous conversations with owners of CAT and Eidolon speakers I'm inclined ...