I have a Cary Audio SLI-100. I’m a newb audiophile. My only real comparison was a McIntosh MA352. The Cary was the clear winner at thousands less. It has more detail and clarity while not getting fatiguing at all. Very happy with the purchase. TheSLI-80 allows for tube rolling while the 100 does not. Decware did answer the phone for me but the wait was 18 months.
I wanted a system that could slam and rock hard as well as handle jazz, vocals, acoustic stuff etc. Apparently the only knock on the old school 300b amps is that they won’t give you that big gut punch. I’ve never heard one personally.
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
I am just collecting names of makes and models of tube amps that harken back to the older classic tube sound but have modern chassis, connectors etc. Any such amps you guys enjoy?
So far names that have come up are Cary SLI series, CJ Art and classic 62/120.
Many tube companies are pushing more and more to a neutral and fast airy (thinner) sound. So its becoming increasingly difficult to find gear with that classic sound the exemplifies the beauty of music.