Art Audio Carissa vs Cary SLI-80


Anybody have any feedback for me regarding the Carissa (non-signature model w/passive volume control) paired with Coincident Partial Eclipse 2's? I'm currently using & enjoying a SLI-80, F-1 in triode mode. Wondering if it would be an upgrade??? thanks & cheers
pehare

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I would go for the Carissa. Single ended amps do have a magic sound that push-pulls designs don’t. I have never heard the Carissa but I do have a single ended Audionote which just sounds waaay better than the Sli 80.

I have a 12wpc amp driving 88db sensitivity speakers, so the Carissa’s 16wpc would be more than ample for your Coincidents.

Regards
Paul