Hi Roblanger,
I use the Cary SLP98P preamp with Rocket88R power amp & Harbeth 7es-2 speakers.
I don't use the phono stage, but have the phono version simply because it looks better with the 12au7 & 12ax7 tubes in place, otherwise the preamp looks a bit bare.
Also this is a marvelous preamp, bettering IMHO the Plinius M16 & JRDG Concerto I used to own.
I believe the F1 version is on special with Upscale Audio currently.
The SLP98P responds very well to tube rolling.
Currently I have four Sylvania 6SN7WGT (1959) chrome top nos tubes in place, with RCA black plates (1940) & Sylvania VT231 (1945) in reserve.
The original Chinese 6SN7 tubes are not very nice sounding!
Best Wishes.
I use the Cary SLP98P preamp with Rocket88R power amp & Harbeth 7es-2 speakers.
I don't use the phono stage, but have the phono version simply because it looks better with the 12au7 & 12ax7 tubes in place, otherwise the preamp looks a bit bare.
Also this is a marvelous preamp, bettering IMHO the Plinius M16 & JRDG Concerto I used to own.
I believe the F1 version is on special with Upscale Audio currently.
The SLP98P responds very well to tube rolling.
Currently I have four Sylvania 6SN7WGT (1959) chrome top nos tubes in place, with RCA black plates (1940) & Sylvania VT231 (1945) in reserve.
The original Chinese 6SN7 tubes are not very nice sounding!
Best Wishes.