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Cary SLP98 phono

I purchased a Cary SLP98L new in 2001 and have loved it ever since. My only regret is that I did not go for the phono version, as at that time I did not know that I would be heavily into vinyl within a year. I am currently using a Audion Sterling phono stage with the Cary and am happy with the sound (esp with my S-H cca's) but as I get older, I'm thinking I might cope better with a less complicated system.

I wrote Cary and the cost to upgrade my SLP98 to the phono version is surprisingly reasonable.

Can anyone comment on the Cary phono stage in comparison to other stages they've heard? Thanks.
abysmillard
downunder
1,329 posts
 
I owned the SLP98P for a while. the line stage is superb.
The phono stage was shit. Bright and strigent, totally opposite to the line stage.
Stick with what you have if you are happy with your system now.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
I have an SLP98P F-1 version and I love the phono statge. Additionally, you can have a MC stage put in if you send it back to Cary. Call Kevin at Upscale Audio and ask him. They specialize in fatory modified Cary's.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
I have a Linn Sondek 12 Valhalla supply Basik LV X with a Nagaoka M11 cart, and love the sound. I just won a Linn K18 II just to see (hear) if there would be much of a difference. The amp is a Cary V12R. Cary makes excellent and reasonably priced equipment. Good luck with your vinal.
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