How good are the AES Sixpacs???


I have been looking at the AES Sixpacs and have read great things about them. Looking for info from those who own them or have heard them. I currently have a Primaluna integrated. I love tube sound and am looking to see if these amps would take me to the next level. Would plan on using the AES signature preamp with them. Thanks for any advise.
jval197

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Some people have said that the Six Packs are better than the Cary V12i (they share similar designs as AES is sort of the lab for future Cary products). I owned the V12i and prior to purchasing it thought hard about getting the Six Packs. I just got a better deal on the V12i so I went with that.

If they are indeed better, or even if they equal the V12i, you'll be pretty happy with the sound. Especially if you pop in some NOS EL-34 tubes. If you can swing it, get the oil cap upgrade and have the plastic speaker posts swapped for gold plated ones.