I have the AE-1 which is a stripped down version without phono, so I can't comment on that. Very nice preamp with a beautiful presentation that is a little tubey (in a nice way). Do a search under slp-98 on www.audioasylum.com for other owner comments.
Anyone familiar w/Cary SLP-98 preamp?
In my endless search for a relatively affordable tube pre-amp (that would be an upgrade from my VTL TL2.5; no slouch in itself ), I just started considering the Cary SLP-98P. Anyone familiar with this pre-amp? If so, can you make any comparisions to other pre-amps you have owned/heard? The built in phono section is important to me; I'd like something that is quiet & would work well with my (MC) Benz Glider. Thanks!