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Is the Cary SLP-05 still relavant?

Given the history and reviews of this preamp with its ability for tube rolling and its "Ultimate" upgradeability, Where does it stand as a premium offering vs something like the PS Audio BHK? Is it still relevant? It still gets sporadic press, but has fallen out from Stereophile recommended equipment list.
cvman
astelmaszek
125 posts
 
I owned it for a couple of years. I never felt it was anything special even with quality NOS tubes from Andy at VTS. I find ARC preamps to be vastly superior. For same $$$ you can pick up a used LS28. It's better in every dimension as far as I am concerned and no worry about tube rolling or spending stupid money on NOS 6SN7s.
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jburidan
803 posts
 
It's my reference preamp :)
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markusthenaimnut
371 posts
 
Oh, That piece of junk? No, definitely not relevant any more. You should sell it to me.  ;>)

I think that thing looks absolutely amazing.
asindc
32 posts
 
Yes.
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