Carey SLI 80 vs. Cayin A88T vs. Primaluna PL2?

I would probably look for a Cary here on 'gon after you audition - there are plenty of them floating around, mostly people like them so much they think they can do better (by moving up the Cary chain or decide to try their single ended amp the SEI-300). You get the big KT-88 bottles with the SLI-80 as well and they respond well to swapping. I was saying I think the Cary is the most audiophile/musical of the bunch although it does not do detail or warm and romantic quite as much. Some people will of course disagree with this, you can find many posts to this effect I'm sure but I think they are coming from a solid state perspective more or wanting more specific details to pop, but I find the Cary to be transparent and revealing, without necessarily focusing on making things palatable or making them sexier by pointing out little details. The other two do these things more, in my opinion, is all. I would think actually a NAD would be a good match with it or the Primaluna. It also sounds like your speakers will work quite well with any of them, so I bet you're set. The one thing I can say about the Cayin is at the price you really can't go wrong. I think the Cary will last you longest, and be the most versatile though. It also responds well to upgrades, and is built so that you can do them.

Thanks again Biomimetic. That gives me a better idea of the differences. The Dalis are pretty detailed and a little bright in my room, so I wouldn't mind softening their presentation just a bit. Have you had any experience with the Rogue amps? If so, how would they compare to the Cary? Thank you,
-Bill

None, sorry - definitely read opposing points of view, but never had a comparison listen of any kind.