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Cary 308T CD player Level Adjust.

I have a Cary 308T and use the tubed output stage on maximum pot level. It goes to my Rotel RC-1090 preamp which I use to do the volume adjustments.

My question is do you think I should set the Cary level to Max or less and a higher setting from pre amp?

I'll decide using my ears, but was wondering what others thoughts are.
robm321
brooksl
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Robm321, When I had a 308-T, I kept it at about 32. I found, like you, it was a little brighter. Also, Kevin at Upscale said that keeping it a little below the maximum would prolong the life of the tubes.
robm321 OP
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Brooks1,

Good point about the tube life. I just wanted to double check the setting you mentioned. The level I have goes up to 64 - you kept it at 32 -- you had yours at 50%? Did you lose any detail?

Thanks,
Rob
brooksl
129 posts
 
I should have been more specific. That was the level that allowed me to keep my preamp at 12:00. I then used the Carys volume control to adjust the level (no remote on my preamp). My usual listening was from 50 to 60. I left it on all the time since it took a while to warm up.
robm321 OP
932 posts
 
That makes sense. I have noticed a much smoother sound, yet still keeping the detail at around 56. So I'm not completely crazy after all. haha.

Thanks for the input!
brooksl
129 posts
 
I tried the stock Jan tubes, some new Siemens, some new Mullard CVs. However, my favorite tubes were old, cyoed Amperex. What are you using?
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