Need thoughts on Canary & Cary


Both Canary and Cary make hollow state amps using EL 34 tubes. both make them in mono blocks and stereo, at least Cary does the SA ones... namely the V12.

Anyone with any experience owning these amps who could enlighten me as to how capable they are in driving diff speakers and their sonics would be most welcome.

I'm considering a few amps... but it's likely between these two and one other, a VAC PPP 300b dual mono.

really need the info, and really am grateful.
blindjim

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Are you planning on using the amp to drive the VR Jr's or some other speaker? This will be a big determinant of what result you'll get.
The 300b amps in general are lower power and will need a very efficient speakers to sound their best. They tend towards glorious midrange and rolled off low & high frequencies. Tubes are some of the priciest.
EL34s lean towards a balance that's great w/rock, warm mid-bass, and great rhythmic drive. Great ability to tube-roll to tailor the sound.
Although not as familiar w/your model, my old VRs preferred amps with relatively high current vs. other tubes designs(e.g. BAT).
More info will help...Cheers,
Spencer