VTL 5.5 vs Cary SLP-05
Hi everyone,
I currently own a VTL 2.5 preamp(circa 2013),I really enjoy my VTL with a Bryston 3B cubed. Thinking about my next tube preamp upgrade.
I'm looking at VTL 5.5 & Cary SLP-05
Maybe someone with experience can tell me how these sound ?, or how they differ. I would like the pre to have XLR connections.
Curious which one is more tubey etc... From what I understand lots of tube preamps these days are sounding like solid state.
Thanks for your input in advance.
@immatthewj Thanks so much for your very detailed impressions of the SLP-05. I have heard many good things about the SL-98. I have given that model some thought. The only reason I'm searching XLR inputs, is my DAC (Bel Canto 3.7) sounds best with XLR connections. So I've been told by Bel Canto and Matt from Ace Tomato Audio. He did some upgrades for me recently. Top notch guy. Now I just need some VTL 5.5 impressions. Many thks
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