Cary SLA 70 vs. Rocket 88

Looking for a nice tube amp under $1000. Any one have experience with these two? Thanks.

dumboat10-19-2009 2:42am

pehare Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 835 posts 11-01-2009 at 11:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Isn't the biasing procedure quite a bit more involved(requires removing the bottom plate?) on the SLA 70 versus the Rocket 88 which can be easily biased from the top of the chassis? I've heard the Rocket before & it's a great amp w/the right speakers, especially run in triode.
jburidan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 11-01-2009 at 03:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Rocket 88-R with the right tubes is a great amp.
tholt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 551 posts 11-01-2009 at 10:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes, Rocket has one bias adjustment on top for all 4 tubes. Jburidan - what tubes do you like?
dbmdata Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 09-08-2014 at 07:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd be curious to hear why techosnob was disappointed with it as well. I think it's a great amp: http://audioreview.ca/default.aspx?pagename=review&reviewID=7502