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Convergent
Audio Technology
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C.A.T.
Verstärker gehören seit 1994 in Deutschland unangefochten zu
den besten Verstärkern überhaupt und sind ständige Referenz.
Seit 1994 unangefochten die Nr. 1 |
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C.A.T.
JL2 Signature
MKII |
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Audio
8/2006 |
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Testurteil: Überragend,
Referenzklasse, 130 Punkte
"Kräftige,
universell einsetzbare Röhrenendstufe mit intensivem, natürlichen
Klang"
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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stereophile
/ International CES 2006 /Show Report |
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Ascendo's
System Mmmmm
Posted
Sat Jan 7, 2006, 5:21 PM ET — By Wes Phillips/Jon Iverson Leave
it to a bass player. John Atkinson sidled up to Jon Iverson and me
last night and said, "Have you heard Ascendo's room yet? It
has a bandpass woofer that doesn't sound like a bandpass woofer at
all—it sounds good." So
JI and I dutifully hied us Ascendo-ward first thing this morning
and checked out the System M-S ($36,000/pair), a speaker that mates
a decoupled ribbon tweeter that can be manually time-aligned with
the bass cabinet, and a semi symmetrical bandpass cabinet sporting
an 11" bass driver on the outside and an internal 8.25" driver.
Designer Jurgen Scheuring says his SASN technology resolves the control
issues of a sealed enclosure and the high group-delay problems of
conventional bandpass designs. A
Raimyo CDP-777 ($13,000), CAT-SL-1
preamp ($8000), and CATJL-3SE monoblocks ($36,000/pair) drove
the System M-Ses. The bottom end was all that JA promised and the
overall sound was full and vigorous. I found the ribbon a tad forward,
but the M-S's adjustability means that the tweeter might actually
have been a tad forward. Certainly, I had the impression that the
M-S was a promising design. Spread the word—and give 'em a
listen.
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Soundstage
/ International CES 2006 / Standout Room (Best Sound
Of Show) |
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One
of Marc Mickelson's friends urged us to visit room 1614, which housed
a system comprising Ascendo System M speakers ($36,000-$45,000/pair depending
on features), CAT JL-3 Signature mono amplifiers, a CAT Ultimate preamp,
a Reimyo CDP-777 CD player, Virtual Dynamic cables, and an Acoustic System
rack. We were immediately glad for the referral -- the sound was punchy,
exciting and notably transparent. Marc's friend said he "would kill
to have this sound at home." Marc reminded him that he could have
this system if he
cared to write the check. |
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Stereo
Times / CES 2006 / Best Of Show |
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This
system was clean and powerful and served the music very well. It included
the Ascendo System M-s speakers ($36,000 with stands), the large Convergent
Audio Technology JL3 tube monos ($36,000/pr), CAT SL1 Ultimate Mk-II
preamp ($7,000).
This system was extremely gifted at belting out a powerful, full-range presentation
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Soundstage
/ International CES 2005 / Standout Room (Best Sound
Of Show) |
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Ascendo's
System M speakers ($36,000 per pair) put on quite a show in the room
they shared with Convergent Audio Technology electronics. Driven by CAT
JL-3 mono triode amplifiers ($30,000 per pair) and fed by a CAT Ultimate
Mk II preamp ($6950) and Reimyo CDP-777 CD player ($14,000), the Ascendos
slammed out deep bass and produced a wide, very deep soundstage at seriously
loud levels, while remaining edge-free and relaxing. We listened to this
system a few times -- it was an oasis away from the hustle and bustle
of the CES. |
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Soundstage
/ CES 2005 / Show Report |
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Convergent
Audio Technology JL3 monoblock amplifiers ($30,000 per pair) drove Ascendo's
System M loudspeakers ($36,000 per pair) to extremely good effect. We
loved the very liquid midrange and were surprised by the deep, energetic
bass that made an Ani DiFranco cut positively jump to life. |
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C.A.T SL1 Ultimate
+ JL3 Signature |
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6Moon
/ CES 2005 / Show Report |
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Another
room with large-scale sound was the combination of the humongous CAT
monos and the German Ascendo. This German speaker line benefits from
ribbon tweeters, proprietary bass loading and adjustable time alignment.
In combination, these ingredients clearly operate at a very high level. |
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Stereo
Times / CES 2005 |
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The
Ascendo System M ($40K) flanked by a beautiful pair of CAT JL-3 monblocks
($30K) was eye-catching to say the least. Centered on a Sistrum platform
was the legendary CAT Ultimate pre ($7K).
The room proved to excel dynamically while never relinquishing its luscious
midrange and wonderfully open soundstage (tubes? you bet!). Now the System
M loudspeaker is a show-stopper based on its exotic stand and hovering tweeter
section. |
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 Signature |
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Stereo
Times (www.stereotimes.com) CES 2005 |
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Wonderful
sounds were to be heard in the Ascendo/Convergent Audio Technology room
as well. Hearing their speakers being driven by the spectacular CAT JL-2
amplifiers was an awesome treat.
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C.A.T
JL3 |
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AUDIO
4/2004 |
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„…….bewegt
sich ohnehin kein Amp auf Ohrhöhe mit den
Convergent JL3. „ |
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C.A.T. JL3 HC
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AUDIO
2/2004 |
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„ Ob
extrem leise oder gar laut gehört, die Convergent JL3 sind stets überlegen
und sie lenken nicht vom Wichtigsten, der Musik ab.“
„ Nicht
allzu oft haben meine AUDIOkollegen und ich die Gelegenheit ein Gerät
ohne Kompromisse testen zu dürfen. Die Mono`s von Convergent
gehören zu der seltenen Spezies.
Ich wünsche mir, dass sich Entwickler von Verstärkern – ob
die Amps analog oder jüngst auch digital werkeln – Ken Stevens
Konstruktionen anhören und analysieren, was sie von diesem Mensch noch
lernen können.“ |
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C.A.T.
SL1 Ultimate + JL3 + Audio Aero Capitole MKI |
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Soundstage / High
End 2002 / Standout Room (Best Sound Of Show) |
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When Jeff "I
need a subwoofer with a driver 18" or larger" Fritz is impressed
with low-end response from a speaker system, you have to take notice.
Doug Schneider did, and both concurred that this system, based on Ascendo's
top-of-the-line per-pair System M loudspeakers and their proprietary
DASK-V room-correction processor (on bottom shelf of stand), was a real
standout. The bass was jaw-droppingly deep and had impact that could
be felt. The midrange and high frequencies were clear and exceedingly
well defined. Driving the speakers were two CAT JL-3 amps, and the digital
source was the Audio Aero Capitole Mk II CD player |
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C.A.T
SL1 Ultimate |
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AUDIOphile
2/2002 |
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C.A.T. SL1 Ultimate, - State of the
Art ******
“ Absolut neutral und frei auftrumpfende Röhrenvorstufe
C.A.T.
JL3 HC – State of the Art-
„ Starke Röhren-Monoendstufen mit bestechender Neutralität, die
der Musik ihren eigenen Charakter lässt. Kommt dank ihrer hohen Strom-lieferfähigkeit
mit allen Lautsprechern zurecht.“ |
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C.A.T.
JL2 |
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Audio 8/2001 |
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„Im
Hörraum spielte die JL2 so begeisternd auf, dass nie Zweifel an
ihrer Zugehörigeit zur elitären 125 Punkte-Klasse aufkam, doch
jetzt ist sie da und übertrifft alle Erwartungen.“ |
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Audio 4/1998 Referenzendstufe |
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C.A.T. JL1 LIMITED
EDITION„Die
beste Endstufe aller Zeiten“ |
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STEREO 12/1994, Excellent
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C.A.T. JL1 + SL1 Signature |
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„ Die
JL1 bleiben vorerst als Arbeitsgerät in der Redaktion. Abgeben würden
wir sie nur unter Androhung von Gewalt“
„ Mit Sicherheit einer der besten Vorverstärker (SL1 Signature) und
bereits heute schon eine Legende.“
„…… ..sind die JL1 das Maß aller Dinge.“
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