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In Reply to: RE: Quads and Cat posted by Sondek on December 28, 2016 at 14:17:14
Thanks Sondek and appreciate your feedback. The first high end speakers I bought back in the 80's were Acoustat 2+2's but never had them set up right and was using a NAD amp to drive them. Not the best...... Wish I had those speakers back again!
Sounds like you've got a terrific set up and the CAT Renaissance is a great preamp. With the Legend a big plus is the built in phono section that takes up half the inside of the chassis. When I opened it up I could not believe the meticulous hand work to get all that in there in such a well organized fashion, but that's how all the CAT gear is built. I told my step son these CAT components are heirlooms that should never be sold, like a fine hand crafted watch.
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Happy New Year tedtag,I have a client who is purchasing a pair of Soundlabs U-1Px Consummates from me. She may have a pair of Acoustat 2+2s for sale. I know they were recently repaired and they are working but I have not heard them. She is a very keen listener, trained on the violin like I am.
If you want them I can make recommendations for ancillary equipment for you. Or, you can hear the new SoundLabs in my appointment only Salon.
We are in New England. Contact me by email if you would like to like to take the next step or explore your choices and options.
I have returned to the Asylum after a long hiatus so if I breaking rules I don't intend to!
Thanks,
William Juch
Best Sound Only LLC
Edits: 01/01/17
Thanks William and I appreciate the info about those 2+2's. Right now I'll have to pass on the Acoustat's; although I do have very fond memories of my old pair! The Soundlabs however have always been fascinating to me and I'd love to hear them in a really good set up. If I happen to be in New England and you didn't mind a visitor to hear them, I'd be interested in stopping by. My step sons are in Boston so we get to be in your neighborhood a couple of times year. If you wanted to send me a PM with more specifics I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
Ted
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