Cary SLP-98L

I've not heard the Cary SLP 98, but I can vouch for Joule Electra preamps. I just recently replaced a BAT VK 30 pre with the Joule Electra LA 150. The LA 150 puts the VK 30 to shame... no contest!

Clio09,
The Cary SPL-05 is 8000.00 I don't think it comes in a linestage only. If only the phono stage would shutdown if it is not in use like the MC2200 does. Yeah listen to it when you get a chance and let me know what you think.

Mark
http://www.everestaudio.com/price-pages/Cary-SLP-05-Pure-Balanced-Preamplifier.htm

Thank you for all the response..The cary 2005 seem very inteesting ,but 8k is a little over my budget especially gas is over $3/gallon right now.what do you guy think the hovland 100+ a remote unit for volume control? good idea or bad? would this remote unit degrade the sound quality.?

Mark,

That is a pretty hefty price tag. I noticed the spec said it has 6 x 6SN7, it looks like 4 to me with 2 other types of tubes to go with them. I'm sure it is an amazing piece of equipment given Cary's reputation. I support them, but not that much. Considering that at retail prices the SLP-98L and Joule LA-100 MkIII I own combined reach that price point, I'll take the 2 for 1 swap and enjoy the variety.

The Joule is sounding better everyday.