Cary Audio SLP05 preamplifier

David · Nov 11, 2012

hello,

what can you say to me about this tubed preamplifier ?

It is a good model ?
how is his sound ?
can it be a good match with SS power amplifiers ?

David

Keith_W · Nov 11, 2012

I own one. It is pretty neutral, but can be tuned by swapping the 6SN7's around ... a bit of a hobby in itself. It seems to work OK with my SS power amp but YMMV.

The biggest annoyance is the lousy remote, which isn't very powerful. This is not helped by the IR sensor which is buried in a pit. The remote won't work unless it is pointing dead on at the preamp.

David · Nov 11, 2012

Keith_W said:
I own one. It is pretty neutral, but can be tuned by swapping the 6SN7's around ... a bit of a hobby in itself. It seems to work OK with my SS power amp but YMMV.

The biggest annoyance is the lousy remote, which isn't very powerful. This is not helped by the IR sensor which is buried in a pit. The remote won't work unless it is pointing dead on at the preamp.

Thanks Keith (and nice system !)
good news if the Cary SLP05 is neutral ... indeed, i'm looking for a tubed preamplifier for sounstage and and fluidity of tubes ... but I want someting transparent / neutral ... not someting too "tube sound".

thanks

other SLP05 users ?

stargazer · Nov 12, 2012

David said:
Thanks Keith (and nice system !)
good news if the Cary SLP05 is neutral ... indeed, i'm looking for a tubed preamplifier for sounstage and and fluidity of tubes ... but I want someting transparent / neutral ... not someting too "tube sound".

thanks

other SLP05 users ?

Hi

I have owned a SLP05 Black for a few months now, latest version with new Cary logos and prints on the face plate. The remote is a new design and it is very accurate in sending signals across to the Preamp

I have changed the tubes to NOS sylvania and Hytron CBS NOS, and the Cary SLP05 sounds amazing with speed, and bass solidity. Vocals are fluid.

I matched the SLP05 with a mark levinson 532H and both being full balanced design, matched perfectly

Steve Williams · Nov 12, 2012

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David · Nov 12, 2012

stargazer said:
Hi

I have owned a SLP05 Black for a few months now, latest version with new Cary logos and prints on the face plate. The remote is a new design and it is very accurate in sending signals across to the Preamp

I have changed the tubes to NOS sylvania and Hytron CBS NOS, and the Cary SLP05 sounds amazing with speed, and bass solidity. Vocals are fluid.

I matched the SLP05 with a mark levinson 532H and both being full balanced design, matched perfectly

Hi
very interesting !!!
thanks a lot

David · Nov 12, 2012

just a question :
does someone has tried to match the Cary SLP05 with a Jeff Rowland power amplifier ?

stargazer · Nov 13, 2012

Steve Williams said:
Welcome to WBF Stargazer

Thank you

stanley90 · Nov 24, 2012

Hi David,

It is the one of the best amplifier created. For more information and positive review for this product check this site.
http://hometheaterreview.com/cary-audio-slp-05-preamplifier-reviewed/

David · Nov 25, 2012

stanley90 said:
Hi David,

It is the one of the best amplifier created. For more information and positive review for this product check this site.
http://hometheaterreview.com/cary-audio-slp-05-preamplifier-reviewed/

Thanks Stanley
review very interesting !

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