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Cary slp-05 tubes rumor or fact?

Fellow audiophiles,

I would love to try the Black Treasure 6SN7 tubes in my Cary slp-05 preamp but am worried that their base is too large to fit into the openings on the top of the preamp. This same question has been asked before, but without response. Can anyone confirm or refute this?

You response is much appreciated!

John
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tango_tilingo
47 posts
 
I bought a new SLP-05 preamp about a year ago it came with the stock tube, it sound fantastic and no

issues with tube durability, the best preamp for the

money period.
triode
263 posts
 
I second Tango tilingo's opinion, I also went from the '98 (now in office system) to the '05, and though the former is a great value the '05 is on another level altogether. Mine has NOS Sylvania 6SN7s in the four critical positions (for single-ended operation) and metal base Philips 5AR4 rectifier. Superb!
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rpnz
28 posts
 
I tried the octal extensions with the Treasures in my Cary slp98 and did not like them at all. Try the Psvane CV181-TII aka 6SN7, these fit and are much better tubes than the Treasure, in my opinion. 
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thegoldengoose
43 posts
 
My experience with Cary’s service was so bad I never unboxed my unit. I could never recommend this brand.
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