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Old 06-02-2013, 07:31 PM
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Hi,

I have just ordered the above mentioned amp.

Any enlightenment on what modern non NOS tube complement will improve the experience ?

Keith, u still have this amp ?

Regards,
Joe Ling
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Old 06-02-2013, 08:01 PM
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Joe.......Sweet looking mono block amplifier.










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Old 06-02-2013, 10:47 PM
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A set of NOS GE211's are highly recommended. I have them on my 805AE's and they sound awesome, much better than the Chinese versions.
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Old 06-03-2013, 03:10 AM
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Unfortunately, I don't think they can take 211s. Cary site says 845 tubes.

Dan, I am patiently waiting for mine. Thanks for the pics. :-)
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago)

Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest)

Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far)

Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler

Amplification - Naim Statement

Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait)

Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but
sounds nice)

Shunyata Denali X 2
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Old 10-01-2013, 08:26 PM
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If you want to see something really cool, youtube "Cary 211" and watch the videos. I don't know who the guy is but his system is awesome. Has a bunch of recording done at 24/96.

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Old 10-16-2013, 01:07 AM
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Chris,

I just watched some of the videos you posted in the other thread. Quite curious what is the rest of his system.

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Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest)

Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far)

Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler

Amplification - Naim Statement

Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait)

Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but
sounds nice)

Shunyata Denali X 2
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Old 10-16-2013, 03:04 PM
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Hi,

I have just ordered the above mentioned amp.

Any enlightenment on what modern non NOS tube complement will improve the experience ?

Keith, u still have this amp ?

Regards,
Joe Ling
Hi Joe,

Have you explored any non stock tubes? I took delivery of my 211FEs in May of 2013. I am using the stock tubes provided by Cary and currently have about 150-200 hours on them and so far I am in sonic heavan. What pre are you using?

Best,
Jeff
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Old 10-17-2013, 01:07 AM
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Hi Jeff,

Congratulations on a pair of fine amps. I am using the Cary SLP-05, what's yours ? Using mostly PSVANE branded tubes for now. 300Bs are the pseudo mesh plate form DIY HIFI Supply.

Starting to grow on me for sure .

Regards,
Joe Ling
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago)

Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest)

Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far)

Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler

Amplification - Naim Statement

Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait)

Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but
sounds nice)

Shunyata Denali X 2
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Old 10-17-2013, 03:42 PM
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Hi Jeff,

Congratulations on a pair of fine amps. I am using the Cary SLP-05, what's yours ? Using mostly PSVANE branded tubes for now. 300Bs are the pseudo mesh plate form DIY HIFI Supply.

Starting to grow on me for sure .

Regards,
Joe Ling
Joe - thanks. I too am using the SLP-05 pre-amp. Did you use the stock tubes at all in the amp or pre? If yes - how would compare them to what you are using now?

Best,
Jeff
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Old 10-18-2013, 01:19 AM
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Hi Jeff,

Never did try the stock tube but went straight for the PSVANE. FWIW, I did try a set of NOS Philips EL34 but found that I prefer the PSVANE more.

Regards,
Joe Ling
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago)

Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest)

Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far)

Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler

Amplification - Naim Statement

Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait)

Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but
sounds nice)

Shunyata Denali X 2
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