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CAT JL-2 vs Tenor 75Wi Wp

Because I was so satisfied about sound quality from Tenor 75Wi on Wilson WP5.1 speakers I dont know if I am convinced to buy me CAT JL-2 Mk2 power amp?
In my previous thread I asked about differences between CAT and Lamm amps driving WP 6 or 7 but I steel dont know which amp to buy! The problem is I can not go and listen to CAT and LAMM on WP speakers because we dont have dealers in my countrie which have all this stuff!
Tenor 75Wi(OTL) was incredible in my mind but how would you describe differences between it and CAT JL-2?
Thank you.
Sasa
schorly
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
You are aware that Tenor is out-of-business,The 75s had the problem of going up in smoke on occasion.Hopefully you can buy a reliable pair,repair could be a problem.
schorly OP
28 posts
 
Thanks Tpsonic.
Yes I will think twice if buying me some pair.
Have you listen to both amps?
Sasa
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Never heard the CAT.Sorry,can't make any comparisons for you.
eavr11
19 posts
 
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. CAT can drive any speakers.

I own CAT JL2 and very heavy load speakers Avalon Eidolon. If Avalon would not be that heavy load I would definitly consider OTL design amplifier and of cause Tenors would be on top of my list
samuel33
53 posts
 
Tenor amplifier can be easely repared at "Coup de Foudre" in Montreal (a guy who participate in the construction of their amplifier work there)

And Tenor is not out-of-business anymore !

They are going to come back with a new hybrid amp + pre.
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