Since Dennis Had left Cary has the company built any new tube equipment?

Dennis Had is still making tube gear.
His new line is called "Inspire" , most of his gear sells on Ebay, but some stores are starting to "Carry" them now too.

https://www.moon-audio.com/dragon-inspire-qmb-25-mono-block-amplifier.html?utm_source=google&utm...

I know Dennis has Inspire but I was curious about Cary the company he founded.

I not sure if Dennis designed the 120S or not.  I purchased one and was not very impressed with the build quality or the Sonics.  However, I am impressed with both aspects of my circa 1996 Sli50.

I know there are a few different mods done on the Sli80 but I have not seen any totally new models since his departure which is a shame.
Cary doesn't offer any products that interest me at this time.  It would be nice to find a new design from them.

While Dennis was w/Cary he also had the AES tube line. My local dealer has a pair of 6 pack 50 wpc mono amps has anyone heard these?

Linn, I have the AES amps.  I bought them used several years ago and have used them in various systems since.  I like them a lot.  In fact, I'm using them in my main system now.  They interact well with various speakers and are a good value.

What speakers are you using them with?

Linn, I am using them with sonus faber Cremona ms now and they work fine.  I've also used them with Maggie's.  The amps have a four ohm switch and punch above their weight.  Of, course, i don't listen to rock or at very high levels.  I use EH el 34s.  They are a good value tube.  See if your dealer will let you try the amps. They're worth a look.

I have a Had "Inspire Fire Bottle SEP HO (!)" that I rave about all the time, and it seems hand made (according to Had's signature on the bottom of the amp it just had its first birthday)…it's adorable. Go HO.

Cary took a hit a few years ago when they went into HT. The processor got excellent reviews for SQ but was very unreliable. Lots of complaints and angry customers. The newer products look interesting but it seems Cary has moved away from it's initial vision when Dennis left.

Cary lost all of it's soul when Dennis left.  Now it's just another company slinging "me too" products IMO.  It's really sad, but the current trend it seems.

I don't know if Dennis has publicly stated it but it seems he's happy to make his own products w/out going through company politics and bean counters. I really have not seen any exciting new products from Cary since he left.

Dennis does seem happy…his current business model, other than the well regarded Dragon Inspire headphone amps he makes for Moon Audio, is interesting. He makes what he feels like making for his fans (who seem to be able to get Had to make preamps and other models that don't make it to Ebay), he cranks out his Inspire SEP stuff seemingly randomly and sticks 'em on Ebay with no stats, ratings, warranty procedures, or descriptions other than what's contained in his classic enthusiastic (and sometimes misspelled) product promotional rants accompanying his listings. All the Ebay stuff he lists seems to last one or two days as it's clearly somewhat underpriced for what it is. Refreshing.

Yeah...I've seen his "no reserve" items as I check his Ebay stuff from time to time…lately he seems to be doing the lower powered SET amps, and when I sent him a minor question about my amp (bought from the previous owner who said he hadn't used it), he said he was surprised the previous owner sold it, and welcomed me to the "family" saying I should now get an LP3 preamp, which I've never seen for sale in Ebay…you must have to cajole him to make you one of those.

Dennis Had is VERY passionate about his Inspire line, and an extremely energetic fellow to talk to.
I think he's having more fun now than when he worked at Cary.

@linnlingo +1

One of the reasons I bought my Inspire HO is Had's interview thing on Youtube. I liked him instantly.

Met him years ago at my local dealer. He was giving a talk and a demo. Started his company because he didn't like anything at his local dealers. First product came off his kitchen table. When he left Cary my dealer dropped the company. 

I think the company is content w/the Dennis Had designs and they want to concentrate on the digital domain. Has pretty much become a me to company. Not any exciting innovation or new product line. Living off the Dennis Had reputation.

One thing to be aware about Cary if you buy from a dealer the warranty starts the day Cary sent it to the dealer. If it has been sitting at the dealer for a year your warranty will only be 2 years not 3.