BAT Rex II VS Conrad Johnson ARTSA

lxgreen-

give us an update on your system?

Going back to the original OP query-

the Cary SLP-05 is highly regarded. On the other hand, I have not read much about Cary power amps.

Dear: Friends

You can't go wrong with BAT gear.. especially the Rex ii Best choice ever..

Enjoy

Man, you guys are lucky! I would love to demo the REX !
Happy Listening!

Congratulations on your BAT Rex-2 amp!

I'm currently using the BAT Rex -2 preamp with the orginal series BAT Rex mono-block amps and the sound is captivating !!! Hope to upgrade to the series 2 version someday. 

All the best

I was actually referring to replacing the Cary amp. I ended up buying the BAT Rex II. Should arrive later this week so will be putting the Cary up on Agon soon. I will try it with my slp-05. The CJ was sold but I was leaning to the BAT anyways. Limited reviews but I spoke to th staff at Balanced Audio and they said it should pair well with the slp-05. Technically, it seems incredible but I really like the 120s so I am hoping this will be a big upgrade. I bought a pair of Cullen cable xlr interconnects between the amp and preamp and have Hovland RCAs for the rest. Will use with a recntly purchased music hall mmf9.3 TT, EAR835 phono stage, and Schiit Yggy DAC. I also recently bought a Sonore Microrendu/sonic transporter housing Roon core for digital. Pretty amazing digital source.

lxgreen

please keep me posted on which way you go (BAT vs. CJ)
Both of these pre-amps are state of the art currently.
Let me ask, are you planning to use w/ the Cary power amp?
Which cabling do you/are you planning to use as well?

Happy Listening!

Have read, not heard, some really good things about Raven Audio Silhouette amps. There is a used pair currently on Agon about to expire. I have looked at a lesser power amp from them for high efficiency speakers. Also, almost bought a pair of Coincident Dragons but the guy had sold them. The Dragon 11 seems to have the it factor.  I have been shopping amps for about a year and in the higher power range, maybe a little more than I need, and these two amps stood out. Good luck.