I did have some problems with a Cary unit. Multiple tube failures. Tube supplier said it was bad tubes, replaced some but not others. Had the unit inspected by Cary prior to selling it. They found nothing amiss. Other than the tube drop outs the unit performed well. I use Accuphase SS stuff now. No tubes....
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
I'm considering adding a second (all tube) system for my home office. Amongst the integrated amps that are being considered is the Cary SLI 80. A friend, who is also a long term retailer of audio products, suggested that Cary has a poor reliability record. He hasn't sold Cary for a long while, and from what I've read on Audiogon, he may be out of touch with Cary products. Comments from Cary owners would be appreciated.
John
John