CJ GAT and ART monos are simply stunning ....

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CJ GAT and ART monos are simply stunning ....

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I've had the GAT/ART combo set up since Sunday night 9/8/13. OMG! I can not tell you how awesome these magnificent pieces sound. This GAT is my second time with one. I sold my first one and could not get the sound out of my head. I HAD to replace it. I've had several preamps (and amps) come and go, but something was missing, until now. Once again, I have beautiful music in my room. My speakers disappear and the music hangs in the air in front of me. I feel I could reach out and grab the singer or an instrument. Tubes rock! There's a big, full sound that's hard to believe. These are truly state of the ART, no pun intended. :D
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Congratulations Joe! It's what we all strive for. My system now allows me to know what that means. It was always a little abstract until I experienced the music lift from the speakers. I still have that little bit missing, but it feels less so as I settle into the music with this system. I've spent more than I ever thought I would between the Cary SLP-05 and C-J LP125Ms. Worth it, but I can't see going much further (famous last words, eh?).

I imagine your speakers play no small part in the mix as well. I have no experience with Revels nor with TAD. I looked up the latter and they appeal to me greatly, though way out of my range.
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After 20 plus years of mixing tube preamps with SS amps... Never of the same manufacturer, I'm about to fix both issues.
In a couple weeks I will own preamp (GAT) and Amps (ART monos)

The GAT / JC 1 combo is wonderful, but it's time for a change.
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Peter,

Thank you so much. My TAD CR-1's have a tendency for the treble to be a little forward. I hope the GAT/ART makes the most of them. Time will tell. My Revel Studio2 are just outstanding.


Ray,

Congratulations my friend. Finally that sweet GAT of yours will get the amplifiers it deserves. Enjoy.
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