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Cary SLP-05 for jazz? Or an SLP-98? Or maybe c-j

How's the Cary SLP-05 preamp with jazz? Does it scream for big amplification and large speakers? I'd likely get a smaller SS amp to pair with it and my current speakers are Meadowlark Ospreys.

Since I listen mostly to jazz, I'm looking for more texture, richer midrange, better dimensionality, and more liquidity than I currently have. What I have is not bad in these areas, but it's not ideal either.

I also listen to some rock, especially Hendrix, and power is great for that but our 17x15 living room won't handle a lot of power. My current Plinius 9200 rarely gets above the 10 o'clock position on the volume dial for vinyl and only 8 o'clock for a CD.

Or should I just go with an all c-j tube combination such as the ET-3se and Classic 60se?

I know I need to listen to one but I'd appreciate your input prior to doing a 4 hour drive to hear one.

Thanks!


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Topic - Cary SLP-05 for jazz? Or an SLP-98? Or maybe c-j - Terry P 08:17:49 10/6/13 (6)

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