|
Review 1 of 3
Price Paid:
$1000.00
from Audio Connection in Seattle Summary: I keep waiting for some stereo magazine to discover this little "gem". With all the press Cary has received as of late (the V12 and 1610)I would think that Listener or someone would get a hold of this and discover what we, who already own one, have discovered. I originally had the 50, then upgraded to the 50A, plus oil capacitors. Those are a MUST! What a huge difference! They were worth every dime! I have heard the 50B and was not as impressed as I was with the difference between the 50 and the 50A. Cary still keeps on surprising me with the quality of their tube gear. I have had several tubed preamps (Audible Illusions, VTL, C-J) and none were better (or as good) as the Cary. Treat yourself and go listen. Better yet, buy one before others find out how good it is and the price goes up. Strengths: Astonishing soundstage for what appears to be a "nothing"preamp!Marvelous with vocals and jazz, heck, with everything! Weaknesses: Have not found any yet. If any, limited inputs but I only use two anyway: CD and phono (I have a seperate phono stage). Similar Products Used: Audible Illusions 3
|