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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
smodtactical
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@cakids Have you compared the Cary linestage to any other premaps (such as arc ref6, vac renissance mk v etc)?
cakids OP
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Sorry. My previous preamps were all pretty vintage. ARC SP6, CJ PV-7 and others. Currently using integrateds in another system. Absolutely love the Manley Stingray II, but it’s hard to compare to the Cary, since the room and other components are so different.
I would consider the PL Evo 400 or the Zesto preamps if I were buying now. Heard them both at dealers, and was very impressed.
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russ69
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"...Have you compared the Cary linestage to any other premaps (such as arc ref6, vac renissance mk v etc)?..."

I have a Cary SLP98 F1 and a couple of Audio Research pre amps. The AR preamps were a bit dryer than the Cary. It would depend on your system and likes to which you would prefer.   
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