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Primaluna EVO 400 vs. stock Cary SLP-05 preamp?

I was considering the Cary Ultimate upgrade ($1600) for my SLP-05 preamp, but never did it. Now upgradeitis has me considering the Primaluna EVO 400 preamp as a replacement. Does anyone think that there would be a noticeable improvement with the EVO 400?
cakids
johnto
1,072 posts
 
I haven't heard either but reading the web pages I would stick with what you have if you're happy, I imagine the upgrade will even deliver more and it's made in the USA.
cakids OP
166 posts
 
Decided on the SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade. The preamp is on its way to Cary.
 In its place I’m using a Formula 1 modified Cary SLP-98P.  To my ears, the mod’d 98P sounds better than the stock SLP-05. I’ll report on the mod’d 05 after I receive it.
aberyclark
1,410 posts
 
Good choice imo.
hk_fan
550 posts
 
I also vote for the SLP-05.  I owned the 05 as well as the 98 and the o5 was significantly better in my experience.  The fact that your modded 98 was better than a stock 05 is very impressive!  I'm curious to see how the upgraded 05 stacks up.
joey_v
669 posts
 
Curious to see what you think about the upgrade. 
I, too, had the 98, then F1 98, then 05.  
I also considered the ultimate upgrade, but ended up switching to a different preamp. 

Let us know what happens with the upgrade. 

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