I have the Cayin and am very impresed in the sound for the price. Clean and clear, resolving, holographic image, emotial impact, natural - albeit it not eternal but natural decay and great soundstage and placement of instruments). I guess I should check bias soon but over a year (PC system so light use) it still sounds spot on. Anyone know of probes that fit the Cayin A50T? I have stock probes on my Simpson VOM and they are too short (standard length-the Cayin needs something different). I have beem twisting silver paper clips around the probes to get the extension but willing to pay some bucks to get something that I don't need to jerryrig.
Cary, Cayin or Primaluna EL34 for Merlin VSM-MME
I'm looking for an amp or my Merlin VSM-MME speakers. I know it's been asked many times before, and I've read most of the threads out there. The consensus seems to be that an EL34 based tube integrated is the best choice. Unfortunately the Ars-Sonum is out of my price range. I’ve got three amps that seem very similar on my radar and I’m looking for any opinions, comparisons, or/and criticisms.
1) Cary SLI50
2) Primaluna Prologue One
3) Cayin A50T
All are around $1000 used and have enough power.
1) Cary SLI50
2) Primaluna Prologue One
3) Cayin A50T
All are around $1000 used and have enough power.