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Cary SLP98 Tube Question

I picked up a Cary slp98 a month or so ago.. Its my first experience with tubes, and overall I'm quite pleased with how it sounds.

It does seem to have a tendency toward sibilance though. If its present in a recording to any degree, the 98 really lets you know about it. In all the reviews etc that I've read on the slp98, I dont recall anyone mentioning this.

I had hoped that this would improve with use, but it does not seem to be the case. Its got well over a hundred hours on it now with no real change.

I'm wondering if this sibilance might be related to the stock China 6sn7 tubes. Before I invest in a set of nos tubes, I'd like to get comments from others with more tube knowledge than myself. Would replacing the tubes likely make an improvement in this area?

I'd appreciate any comments from slp98 owners past or present.

Regards,
Greg
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bwfreak
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I have a very similar setup...the F1 SLP98-P with Krell amps and N802 speakers.

A couple of months ago, I sprang for some RCA Clear Tops, also changed out my 12au7s and ax7s.

My CD player is the 303/300, so the synergy is there...but I have had excellent experience as well with my Denon 3910 for 2 channel SACD through the Cary pre-amp as well.

No sibilence...the sound is unreal. I will own this pre-amp until the day I die.

My listening is 50/50 digital/vinyl.

Check out tubeworld and give them a call...excellent advice for tube new-bees...I was a virgin when I picked up mine a year and a half ago.

Good Luck

jeremy
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