If any of you guys are still around, help me out here please. I'm a little confused on gain matching. The gain is high, 24db with balanced outputs, on the SLP-05. What is the ideal amplifier gain, or gain range for optimum performance match?
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.
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@charliee , sorry, I don't have an answer to your question, but if you start a new thread related to the specific question, you will probably get more responses from knowledgeable people that way than by reviving an older thread. However, here is another thread related to SLP 05 and too much gain.
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@charliee I own and love the SLP-05 and have used many amps. For the high gain of the balanced out I recommend an amp with 20 db gain ideally, the Pass Labs XA25 was perfect. Possibly 22-23 db but not many amps have that kind of low gain. For the single ended outs you can match to any amp- e.g. 26 to 29 db gain. Trust me on this. |
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