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Jadis Orchestra Reference vs. Cary SLI-80

On the fence between these two integrateds. I can get either for about the same price. The Jadis is running on KT-90's, the SLI-80 on KT-88's(it's the older model) They will be powering Reference 3A MM de capo I's. I have no chance to audition either, so I'm looking for experiences of one or the other or best, both. Thanks for the help.
stuartbranson
emil
205 posts
 
Since no one answered, I'll put my 2 cents in.
I havent heard either one but if I had to choose, I would choose the Cary. Im sure both would sound wonderful but what if it needed servicing? Not sure where to send the Jadis but Cary, I believe is in North Carolina.

For what its worth,
Emil
stuartbranson OP
183 posts
 
Thanks. Good point.
stuartbranson OP
183 posts
 
Now I've added a third to the list. The VAC Avatar.
tlh28
91 posts
 
Hi,

I've had very good results w/ my VAC Avatar and de Capos.
trelja
3,226 posts
 
I own the Jadis, and know about the Cary and the Avatar.

First, the Jadis is best of the three, sonically. No question.

However, if I had to recommend one it would be the Cary. The service/support issue being the reason why. Also, the Jadis is much more difficult to bias.

While the Cary sounds darker, richer, and slower, it is still a good pick. The VAC is also a nice amplifier, from a company which offers first class support. But, the Cary offers a bit more value.

That being said, I find that Cary amplifiers work best with more forward sounding speakers to offset their richness.
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