Cary sli 80 or ARC VSi 55

I don't, but i'm considering the same two amps. Let me know if you get any info

I have the ARC and I believe its a more "solid state" sounding piece than the Cary. The ARC will have spot on fleshed out mids and the mid to low bass will be solid and hard hitting.

If the Cary sounds like their other pieces it will be a more "tubey" sound. I've heard your CD player and together the two may be too much of a good tubey thing... it's all about the flavor you like to listen to.

Honestly I like the Cary stuff also and I could live with either. Keep in mind though that only ARC has Leonard answering your calls if you have a question and he ROCKS!!!

:)

Good luck!!

hi,

I have a Cary SLI-80. It's a great amp for the price. You can use KT88, 6550, KT90, 6L6, and KT66 as output tubes and tub roll to your hearts content. It voices much better, more articulate and detailed in the triode mode then the ultralinear, but still has a lot of bass slam. IMHO can't find any better for the price, just different.

good listening,

Larry