Hi Rhythm: PLS let us in yr other secrets, i.e. pre? /cables / musical tastes (kind of music, sonic preferences)?
I'm taking a shot in the dark( :)), but here goes: no experience with the Cary but some with a few other tubes. General comment: the sound was lovely; warm & enveloping & "lush" (if you'll allow). Also detailed and dynamic. The low end was clearly outlined -- not very deep, but I didn't feel this was compromising the musical experience...
-CAT stereo/CAT ultimate pre (JL2 or whatever): beautiful and VERY dynamic
-Jadis 80 (same pre): probably better than the above -- even more musical
-KR 8000 (or is it 800?) monos, same pre & KR pre: CAT pre was better to my ears. Brute dynamics, FAST, soemtimes felt the amps were going to pop the drivers into the room -- but they didn't.
The wires were the same on all accounts: bearlabs IC, Nordost Valhalla speaker. My own after mkt PC, hard-wired to a dedicated secondary box. I listen to classical, vinyl & cd.
Hope this contributes some! Cheers
I'm taking a shot in the dark( :)), but here goes: no experience with the Cary but some with a few other tubes. General comment: the sound was lovely; warm & enveloping & "lush" (if you'll allow). Also detailed and dynamic. The low end was clearly outlined -- not very deep, but I didn't feel this was compromising the musical experience...
-CAT stereo/CAT ultimate pre (JL2 or whatever): beautiful and VERY dynamic
-Jadis 80 (same pre): probably better than the above -- even more musical
-KR 8000 (or is it 800?) monos, same pre & KR pre: CAT pre was better to my ears. Brute dynamics, FAST, soemtimes felt the amps were going to pop the drivers into the room -- but they didn't.
The wires were the same on all accounts: bearlabs IC, Nordost Valhalla speaker. My own after mkt PC, hard-wired to a dedicated secondary box. I listen to classical, vinyl & cd.
Hope this contributes some! Cheers