User manual for CAT

Torres

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Hi, does anyone know where to get an user manual for CAT JL2? I seem to have mislaid mine, and I think its time to check the bias settings..
Best regards,
Torres
 

DaveyF

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If/when I try tube amps later this summer, his mono's might be the ticket if I don't go ML3's
Ken's amps are great, but it's his preamp that is the real star of the show.

CAT is an excellent alternative to Lamm IMHO. Personally, i prefer the CAT Legend Black Path to the Lamm LL1.1.
 

kevinkwann

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Nothing. I was interested in specs of his current amp offerings. I find it surprising he doesn’t have a website in this day and age.

I found this on the ‘net for the CAT JL3:

Specifications:
Power 150 watts into 8 ohms - class A
200 Watts into 4 ohms - class A
Frequency Response 1 Hz to 75 KHz (+0, -3dB)
Gain 30.6 dB (8ohms)
Sensitivity 835mV AC for full power (8 ohms)
Noise 110 dB below full power
Power Bandwidth 10 Hz to 30 kHz
Damping factor 108
Dimensions 27" x 18.5" x 10.5" (L:W:H)
68.6 x 47 x 26.7 cm
Weight 180 lbs. (82kg) each

And for the JL7:

Specifications:
Power: 250 Watts, 4 or 8 ohms, 1%THD
THD @ 1 Watt: 0.005%
Energy Storage: 1800 joules
Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 70 kHz (+0, -3dB)
Damping Factor: 14, across entire audio band
Gain: 27dB (8 ohms), 24dB (4 ohms)
Input Impedance: 100K ohms single ended 200K ohms balanced
Sensitivity: 2 VAC for full power
Noise: 120 dB below full power
Power Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 30 kHz
Tube Complement: 2 x 6922 driver and power supply 8 x KT150, triode mode
Dimensions: 20” x 12.4” x 7.8” (L:W:H) 50cm x 31cm x 20cm
Weight: 88 lbs. (40kg) each unit

Hope this helps.
 

DaveyF

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^^^Thanks. JL7’s would be the way I wound go...

Excellent choice, and I think you would get a significant upswing in SQ over your current Pass labs.
The phono stage in the CAT preamp...both Legend and Renaissance is superb, IMO. Saves a great deal over a stand alone phono stage.
 

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Hi, does anyone know where to get an user manual for CAT JL2? I seem to have mislaid mine, and I think its time to check the bias settings..
Best regards,
Torres

Hello Torres i have the papers that come with the cat jl 2 sign,. If you send me your email i can send you a copy.
Greetings hj
 

andromedaaudio

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They are great Amps christian , i never heard the ml3 Though, but you cant go wrong with Cat and in your new big room you might use a bit of power
 

andromedaaudio

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Jl 3 is 82 kg. Each. As is my stereo amp.
Jl 7 only 40 kg a piece ??
Hmm whats the deal here , dont wanna skip on Transformer s /power Banks imo
 

andromedaaudio

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I think the biggest gain Will be dynamics compared to pass labs, and i bet your in for a audiothrill as the Wilsons are An easy load so are my speakers
 

Steve Williams

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If/when I try tube amps later this summer, his mono's might be the ticket if I don't go ML3's

Does he still work out of his garage. He visited me several years ago with another friend of mine. Very interesting guy
 

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