I just put hour # 100 on a new Cary SLP 98 P Preamp. It was hooked up to a McIntosh 7270 amp. I sold the amp today and bought a pristine Cary V12R amp. I was so pleased with the sound of the preamp that I sold a parametric eq, graphic eq, dbx range expander, spatial enhancer, and may even sell the bbe sonic maximizer that I had hooked up. I can't wait to hear what the amp preamp sounds like. I think just about anyone would like a Cary SLP 98 P in their system, unless they have 100,000 or more to spend.
Cary Tube Preamps HT passthrough
I downgraded my system a couple of years back until I could get a dedicated media room, and guess what? I'm building one right now!!
I have most of the equipment picked out, and a bunch of it already purchased. Let me give you the list so you will see where I am going:
Magnepan 3.6
Bel Canto Ref 1000 monoblocks
Denon 5910ci
ProJect RM9
Denon AVR 3808 (processor and power to center and backs)
SVS Ultra2 subwoofer
Maggie MMG-W rears and Center
My question is about the preamp for my front end. I want a Cary tube preamp, with a phono stage. Does it matter which one? I have heard that they will upgrade any of the older preamps to have a phono stage and HT passthrough, is that true? If so which one would be recommended?
Also, I had planned on a Velodyne DD12 or JL Audio Fathom for my sub but read so much good stuff about the SVS thought that I would give it a try.
Opnions are more than welcome, I have been out of the hobby for a while and can't wait to get going again.
I have most of the equipment picked out, and a bunch of it already purchased. Let me give you the list so you will see where I am going:
Magnepan 3.6
Bel Canto Ref 1000 monoblocks
Denon 5910ci
ProJect RM9
Denon AVR 3808 (processor and power to center and backs)
SVS Ultra2 subwoofer
Maggie MMG-W rears and Center
My question is about the preamp for my front end. I want a Cary tube preamp, with a phono stage. Does it matter which one? I have heard that they will upgrade any of the older preamps to have a phono stage and HT passthrough, is that true? If so which one would be recommended?
Also, I had planned on a Velodyne DD12 or JL Audio Fathom for my sub but read so much good stuff about the SVS thought that I would give it a try.
Opnions are more than welcome, I have been out of the hobby for a while and can't wait to get going again.