Has anyone compared Rogue RP-7 to Cary SLP05 and / or Audio Research Ref 5se?

@testrun I’m considering the Cary SLP 05, moving from an RP-7 like you, and also into a GaN based amp (LSA Voyager 350). So I am very interested in how it is working out for you? And did you get the Ultimate Upgrade?

We have similar systems. I too have the Bricasti M3, and I was going to buy a pair of Joseph Pulsars, but bought Fyne F1-8 instead.

I also had a pair of Audions for a short while but returned them. I am surprised they have enough grunt to power the Perspectives.

@testrun 

How is the Cary preamplifier sounding and working out for you?

Charles

The Cary is very nice.  Breaking in some NOS tubes but very happy.  I think it is my “end game” preamp, which was my goal.  It is a great balance between detail, midrange warmth, base and sound stage.  Sound stage is actually very good.    I’ll follow up after a few hundred hours more of listening.  

Terrific to hear it worked out for you so well. I was pretty confident that the Cary SLP-05 would be an excellent choice for your needs. However you just never know for certain until you are able to listen to it yourself in your own audio system.

Charles

Just to be fully transparent I lived in Cary, NC for 34 years and know Dennis Had. Even with that connect I believe the SLP-05 is an end game piece!