I'd second millercarbon's suggestion of a Raven Audio integrated. My Blackhawk LE is the most satisfying piece of equipment I've owned in a lifetime of gear changes. The 45-day in-home, no obligation, free trial makes it an easy call, as well. And the customer service from owner Dave Thomson is wonderful. https://www.ravenaudio.com/product-category/amplifiers/avian-series/
Help building first tube system.
I am looking to build my first tube system. Small 15 x 15 room, want stand mounted speakers, cd transport, dac and network player, and tube amp/preamp. Would like to stay under $20,000. Not sure where to start? No dealers around me for demo or help. Any advice helps! Thanks.
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To your question about Cary, I owned two Cary amplifiers, an AES/Cary AE-25 and a Cary Sli-80 F1. I was very happy with both but replaced the Sli-80 with my Raven Audio Blackhawk LE. Cary was started by Dennis Had and he was responsible for how highly regarded Cary gear has been. He still builds and sells amps under the Inspire brand but is no longer affiliated with Cary. Here's a discussion from a couple of years ago about the company and its products that may be helpful. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/since-dennis-had-left-cary-has-the-company-built-any-new-tube-equipment |