Upgrade from a Cary SLI-80 integrated amp

I will appreciate opinions of those who upgraded from a Cary SLI-80 integrated amp to another amp (not necessarily more expensive) and is more satisfied? Any comparisons?

transl10-08-2012 5:38am

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dminches Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 10-25-2012 at 01:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using NOS TS 6550s in my SLI-80 F1. Are KT88s preferable? My current tubes, all NOS, are 4 TS 6550s, 2 RCA 6SN7/VT231 gray glass, 2 Mullard GZ34s and 2 Amperex 6992s. I would like to get a bit more bass out of the amp given that I am using it with a pair of Nola Boxers. Any suggestions?
dminches Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 10-31-2012 at 07:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rfogel8, I tested the quad with my B&K 550 tester and they all tested very strong. I don't think the tubes are the issue. I think I need to get used to the Nola Boxers sound signature. I am used to listening to Vandersteen 5As so my ears need to adjust. I just wanted to hear what others have been using in the Cary. Thanks.

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