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.