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Cary Audio. SLM-100 Against Golden Tube Se-200

Which one should i keep between this 2 amps for the next 5 years and so?
The SLM-100 which at 65 watts hard wire in triode which the manufacturer is still strongly in business or
The Golden Tube Audio SE-200 at 200 watts which the manufacturer is out of business.
Both are pair of monoblocks.
My speakers are Vandersteen 3A (might sell soon)and Merlin TSM-MM on order or find the right speaker later to keep and match to the right amp.My listening room size (B/R) is measuring 13'x 15'x 9 h.I listened mostly soft rock and jazz.
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michg56
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Any Golden Tube product you purchase should be upgraded with superior parts. Once upgrade, Golden Tube amps are one of the best buys in high end audio. I have owned both the Cary SLM-100 and Golden Tube SE-40 amps. Although Cary makes great products, a modified Golden Tube amp is superior to Cary amps and cost much less. My one suggestion however is to consider the SE-40 monoblocks over the SE-200. The SE-200 is very rare and not much is know about it. Their are numerous modifiers of Golden Tube SE-40's. For all kinds of input and help, see the Golden tube forum at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/golden_tube/
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