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EAR 834P or Cary PH302

Hi!
I have 2 options only: Cary ph302 and EAR 834P. But I can't try it with my system. Have you compared these two phono stages?
I have:
VPI Scoutmaster+Dynavector 10x5
Cary Sli-80
ProAc D15
Kimber.
I like jazz and hard rock music.
I will be glad to your suggestions.
Best regards
Serg
serg
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narrod
1,064 posts
 
I've owned both and both are excellent. I recommend the Cary.
nickt
172 posts
 
I also had them both and the Cary was definitely better, and it was also quieter.
lotus1
52 posts
 
no contest.....CARY PH302
flemke
596 posts
 
How much does the Cary cost?
clio09
3,355 posts
 
A bit more than the EAR. Might be worth getting the EAR, have Mitch Singerman mod it, then use the rest of the money to buy vinyl.
weim_boy
27 posts
 
A bit more than a bit more...

list:

EAR basic $995
EAR MM/MC option $1,395

Mitch basic upgrade $300-ish

Cary 302 $2,500

I have not additioned the Cary - it may very well be better than the EAR (I like the Cary CD player I do have) but I'm happy enough with my mitch-modified EAR
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