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Cary SLP-98 price new?

Hay every one I have currently been dealing for a new preamp for my system upgrade. I have a CARY CAD 120s power amp and a a cary cd player. I have just recently made an offer price on a new demo model cary slp-98p with mm phono stage. The price total is $4000 all in since I have been dealing with the dealer for number of years.

So wondering is this a good price for a new one that has only used as a demo model full with warranty?

And what kind of phono cartridge should a guy get to get the best out of this preamp. In the $700-$870 range?
jakecanada

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polk432
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Keep searching. 4K was the new price. I bought a new one for 3300.00 a few years ago. I have the CAD 120's and the pre is a perfect match for it. Stock tubes work fine in it. It will work with MC carts if the output is 1.4mV or higher. Good luck.
polk432
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Jake, I got mine here in Fl, about 5 years ago. I'm using Genelax Gold Lion KT88's in the amp and they work just fine for me. The cart I use is a Linn Adikt 6.5mv on a Black Linn Ittock LVII. Stay away from the DV 10x5 poorly constructed. The 20xH may cost double but it'll last more than twice as long. I've used several types of Klipsch, Linn's, Cat's, Lipinski L707's, and currently have a pair of 9.9 out of 10 Wilson Witt series II that sound fantastic. I also had a Cary V12R but the 120 is nicer and runs much cooler. Good luck.
polk432
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Jake, the V12R is a great amp, but more of a pain to bias It needs to be in a big room or the temp will rise by seveal degrees. Mine ran hot enough to cook a hamburger. Sound is good with the SLP98P I jut prefer the CAD120. It does have richer bass. Maybe the preamps have gone up in price due to being upgraded to an F1. Check the prices @ Upscale audio.
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