Wow, you're looking at a pretty big difference in types of gear. Why did you settle on the PS Audio, and the Cary gear?
Ultimately I'd say the two are in a similar range of products, but don't have a lot in common. My experience with the PS Audio is in a poor room with lots of folks milling around so I don't know how much validity my comments would have, but given the two main choices and assuming you cannot audition them in your room, I would prefer the Cary's. Do they have an auto bias feature, or are you going to have to learn the little ins and outs of tube gear?
I must say before getting too far that I am not a fan of digital amps, so take that into consideration when weighing my comments.
I don't think you will be making a bad choice regardless of which two you choose, but you will have a bunch of people coming along and recommending thier favorite gear which you hadn't even considered, or have already decided against. Good luck, try to stay sane throughout the process.
Ultimately I'd say the two are in a similar range of products, but don't have a lot in common. My experience with the PS Audio is in a poor room with lots of folks milling around so I don't know how much validity my comments would have, but given the two main choices and assuming you cannot audition them in your room, I would prefer the Cary's. Do they have an auto bias feature, or are you going to have to learn the little ins and outs of tube gear?
I must say before getting too far that I am not a fan of digital amps, so take that into consideration when weighing my comments.
I don't think you will be making a bad choice regardless of which two you choose, but you will have a bunch of people coming along and recommending thier favorite gear which you hadn't even considered, or have already decided against. Good luck, try to stay sane throughout the process.