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

I always thought of Cary audio as an excellent builder of tube based gear. But looking at the website nothing seems new on that end. Looks like they are concentrating more on digital. Is everything still produced in the USA or is the digital product built overseas? Always thought Had's tube gear was among the best.
linnlingo

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linnlingo OP
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I know Dennis has Inspire but I was curious about Cary the company he founded.
linnlingo OP
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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?
linnlingo OP
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What speakers are you using them with?
linnlingo OP
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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.
linnlingo OP
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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.

linnlingo OP
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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. 
linnlingo OP
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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.
linnlingo OP
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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.
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