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Best poweramp $2-4K matched with Cary SLP-98

I just bought a Cary SLP-98 and am looking for a power amp in the range of $2-4K for this Cary preamp. My system includes Meredian G08 and ProAC Ref8 signature. I enjoy listening to the Jazz music. I did some research in the audiogon discussion threads and mostly the threads talked about the tube rolling and rarely mentioned about the amp used. Please share your experiences of your amp with the SLP-98. Thanks.
ckongka
rydenfan
67 posts
 
In the high end of your budget I would look for a mcCormack DNA-500.
slaw3
139 posts
 
I am using a Cary v12i with the SLP-98 and the synergy is awesome! Wonderful timbre & soundstaging - very musical. Should be a nice match with the Proacs if you're not a headbanger.
Enjoy!
James
clio09
3,355 posts
 
Second the V12i, that is what I used with mine. Cary V12R or even the AES 6 packs would work too.

From the solid state side I used a TRL D-225. You'll need to trim the gain knobs on the SLP-98 down though as this amp is very high gain.
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