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Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
http://www.cryoset.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=61&products_id=162&osCsid=93b9afeab78b074e29a355b88596a885Is this ok? 
Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
A SS rectifier doesn't ruin the peamp, does it? The Cary 05 has a slow warm up period.. I wonder how the SS rectifier will do with this process.Any suggestions as where to get these Mullards, also?Thanks,Joey 
Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
Also, the mullard suggestions.... is it ANY mullard 5ar4 tube? Or is there a specific one?Joey 
Rogue Metis pre amp
Yeah, it shouldn't be THAT loud.... good luck with the replacement. 
Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
Rgurney, I checked that site out.... these are SS rectifiers? Doesn't this defeat the purpose of a tube rectifier? How does it sound?Joey 
Rogue Metis pre amp
I don't recall mine being that loud...This is at what volume and is there any audio track playing when this occurs?How about when you use the volume remote... do you hear a buzzing noise? 
Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
Any other suggestions? Places to buy? 
Rogue Metis pre amp
Owned the Metis. It is rather noisy for a tube preamp.... have the Cary SLP-05 now and it is much quieter in all aspects. The Metis is a good pre, it gave me a good taste of having a tube pre paired with a SS amp.... very nice combo I think.Do not... 
Cary SLP-05 - rectifier tube questions
I knew tubes made a difference, I just didn't figure that the rectifier tube would. Rgurney... the WZ68 works for 5AR4 sockets? 
Review: Cary SLP-05 vs SLP-98
Stgiannino, You mention the 98 is more analytical - that sounds to me like "thin and lacking in musical timbre". That's exactly what I heard.05 wins to my ears, no doubt. 
Amplifiers for B&W 803D/802D
Heard the BW802D driven by Mcintosh 501... PHENOMENAL combo I thought. 
Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better
I'm going to get the 306/200 when a silver one pops up on audiogon...The 306SACD is just too costly... 
Martin Logan Summit vs. Odessy
Summits ftw.And yes, we're all characters on the MLO forum. Atleast some of us are... lol...Joey 
Top ten tube preamps
Cary SLP-05 in addition to the numerous others that have been listed here. 
martin logan vs magnepan sound
I feel that the current Summit do a very good job of integrating the bass with the panel. I have heard the Maggie 3.6 along with everything (but Alexandria) from Wilson, Vivid, BW, Linn, Sonus Faber (except Elipsa/Strads), Quad 2805 and I feel the...