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Cary Audio Design CAD-120s mkII or Music Reference RM-9 MkII?

Looking at these 2 amps as a upgrade from my Dynaco Mkiii's, both the Cary and M R are listed on 'gon for about the same price around 2K, hoping for any input on SQ and experience on either of them.  

Would be going to into my 2nd system:
Altec 604's
primaluna dialogue premium preamplifier

Source for this mostly digital and music is classic rock and Jazz. 

thanks for your input
dogsport
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pdreher
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Haven't tried the Cary, but love my RM9 mill with el34's.  A great value and excellent sound quality.  
kdude66
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Dog sport,

My vote is for the rm9,I've owned both but not at the same time.I'm just not a fan of the kt88 tube in general and much prefer the sweetness of the el34.

I also think the rm9 would be a better match to the 604's
Are the 604's stock or have they been upgraded by Great Plains audio along with the crossover networks.


Best of luck to you,

Kenny.
dogsport OP
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Thanks for the input Kdude66, the 604's are stock, crossovers are next on the grocery list. 
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