If you like the way it looks take a photo because it probably won’t last. My V/U lights were constantly burning out. Customer service was rude, arrogant, stupid & expensive. I’ll never buy another Cary.
My comment from 2018:
Is the Cary SLP-05 still relavant?
Given the history and reviews of this preamp with its ability for tube rolling and its "Ultimate" upgradeability, Where does it stand as a premium offering vs something like the PS Audio BHK? Is it still relevant? It still gets sporadic press, but has fallen out from Stereophile recommended equipment list.
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@thegoldengoose you wrote in 2018
Did you have trouble opening the box??? Your comment does not make sense.
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@testpilot After getting my unit back from the Ultimate Upgrade I listened to it for about a week before one V/U light burned out. I specifically told them to put in new bulbs at the time of the upgrade. Sent it back and then never re-opened the box. |
@charliee , I am biased because I remember when I felt that Cary's customer service was so good it was a selling point for me (that was back in the Dennis Had/Kirk Owens days). In my opinion, their customer service has deteriorated since then, and four or five years ago when I needed help with an amp, I didn't get it from Cary, I got it (help) on another audio forum. However, I do own a SLP 05 and I love it, but I hope I never need tech support for it. It kind of reminds me of what i once read about after we switched from Blue Cross/Blue Shield to an HMO about 30 years ago: "It's great as long as you don't get sick." (And then it went down hill from there.) With all that typed, that is just my opinion, and I've actually read a couple of posts by folks who were pleased with the tech support they received from Cary.
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