kwtoxman
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| Are amp or preamp as important as source in setup? From the the different opinions I always see on this topic I'd say it depends on your system.In my system upgrading from an AV SS integrated amp to a high end 2 channel SS amp made a minor difference. Different preamps made much bigger differences... | |
| Tube pre with H/T Passthrough and Sub Out Cary have a bunch with ht bypass. I have a slp 2002 with a true HT bypass. I can even turn off the unit to save tube life in HT mode. It has 3 sets of speaker outs (2 rca, 1 xlr). I use one of those sets as a sub input. All that is needed is a cro... | |
| Best Balanced Tube Preamplifier The Cary SLP 2002 is a very nice fully balanced tube preamp that isn't as warm as the SLP98 or as neutral as the 6H30 tube preamps such as the calypso, BAT, etc. It is a steal that the used market prices they seem to go for.I found the SLP 2002 so... | |
| Getting rid of harsh, shrill treble What preamp do you have?I have heard this symptom before many times, including in my own system. A tube preamp worked wonders for me, and many other people as can be attested to on this forum. There are many flavours of tube preamps, from very neu... | |
| Truely Balanced Pre Amps Cary slp 2002 and I think the slp 03 too (fully balanced). the Cary gear has the best HT bypass I've seen too.kw..... | |
| Preamp: Cary versus BAT I have A/B'd the Cary SLP 2002 to other premaps and the 2002 does it for me. That doesn't mean it will do it for you but I can relate the strengths. It is a much more neutral preamp than most I've heard (non 6H30). Very appealing for me. Lot's of ... | |
| What preamp goes with sim audio w-5? Preamps I have found are important to the over all sound in a system. So first off I'd recommend taking care in picking what sounds best to you.The second thing is that different people have different tastes for what they like in sound quality, so... | |
| Tube Intergrated v separates 4k can they compare $4K will go a long way on the used market if you want to go that way. My recommendation is separates on the used market. It will go much further than $4K new on integrated. I have had great experience buying used.For example a Cary tube preamp and... | |
| Same manufacturer for pre & amp? I've never been a big believer in one manufacturer doing everything the best. It can be safe, but IMO the best system synergy can be achieved by mixing. Your own ear will be the determining factor, and as such no one can really tell you what will ... | |
| Advice on upgrading HT system with 5ch power amp I upgraded my HT with a high end 2 channel amp for the mains (instead of the AV receiver built in amp). It wasn't a huge difference, especially for movies. I did this for the 2 channel audio side of my HT system.If I were to go down this route I'd... | |
| What is a Home Theater Bypass As mentioned it allows a decent 2 channel preamp to be used in a home theatre set up as well, allowing for a hybrid two channel/ht system. BUT, some HT bypass preamps are better designed than others. While some are unity gain units (as mentioned) ... | |
| Hum in preamp when using HT bypass Sounds like an issue with the bypass circuit. Try another source through the ht bypass that doesn't hum normally, and if the hum is still there, it sounds like the circuit. Good luck.Sim Audio tend to have great customer service. kw..... | |
| Any Cary SLP 2002 owners here? Reb,I am quite happy with the SLP 2002 compared to other's I've listened to so far. Especially in my system. I just want to relate this to others reading the thread because I think the unit is a great piece, and often underrated.But I'm also very ... | |
| Any Cary SLP 2002 owners here? Thx for the feedback so far. The Cary SLP 2002 does seem to be a more rare piece. Good luck with the MC. Auditioning is where it's at. I lugged the Cary over to a few friend's systems with good results there as well as in my system. I have found i... | |
| Cary slp 98 vs CJ 16 or 17 preamp Not too many responses, which is strange. I would have thought that many have tried the slp 98 and a CJ in their decision. I have a Cary SLP 2002 and compared to an earlier CJ (PV10) the Cary is notably more open and airy with a bigger soundstage.... |