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Cary Audio SLP-05 or Conrad Johnson ET7 S2

I’m not in a hurry to add a preamplifier to my existing system which consist of a Brinkmann Nyquist DAC and a Decware 341.5 tube amp.  But…I do have the itch.  I’ve searched all over the net for reviews and comparisons but did not find anything persuasive.  I will purchase used and on Audiogon, each is available at around $6500.  Any guidance would be appreciated.
langla4

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langla4 OP
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Forgot to mention that this is HER system;  I can spare no expense to keep her happy.  If I get to listen to Pink Floyd for just 5 minutes, I consider it a win.
thanks for the input so far…much better than all the reviews I’ve read.
langla4 OP
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Charles 1 Dad:  Thank you SO Much for pointing out the gain issue.  It’s exactly why I asked for help from this forum.  I’ll expand my search to stay at or below 10db of gain.  BTW, I have extremely sensitive Lii Audio Silver 10 speakers-I seem to remember the rating at about 96db.
langla4 OP
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My Decware 341.5 has a maximum input sensitivity of 10v or about 9db.  Full “power” is achieved at 2 volts or about 12db. So with the Cary, and correct me if I am wrong,  I could use their gain setting to stay below the maximum. I will be using the unbalanced output which, according to general thought, is about 50% of a balanced output.
Once again, thanks to all of you.  You made this mid 70 year old do the math!  It is a shame that the Luxman, Audio Research and Vinnie Rossi are way out of the price range for me.  Their specs fit nicely.
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