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BAT vs Cary

I purchased on Audiogon a Theta Digital Casanova HT processor, it sounds great for movies. The thing is the remote runs on the same platform/code as my my BAT VK31SE, so I can't use the remote for the Casanova(the BAT controls my mains). So I am thinking of possibly selling the Bat and replacing it with a Cary. I have other Cary in my system cd player(Cd308), phono stage(PH302) and amp(V12). I have not heard any Cary pre-amps, is this a move that I would regret. Is BAT way better than Cary or on the same plane?
Thanks in advance for any input'previous experiences.
Jeff
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I would go with Cary for a few reasons. Component synergy is one. When you stick with one company the components seem to match up real well. The SLP98 and the new SPL05 are really nice tube preamps. The solid state pre's are also really nice. Depending on how much you want to spend. The slp98 is around 2400 but the SLP05 is 7K but is fully balanced and from what Dennis Had (Creater) has said it is his best tube preamp yet. Also Cary stands behind there equipment.

I was at CES this year and did not like the way the BAT folks were treating people. I will be nice and leave it at that.

Mark
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