Cary SA 200,2


I had a wonderful time at John Rutan's Audio Connection in Verona N.J. this week and heard a remarkable combination of electronics with the very speakers I own, Vandersteen 3A Sigs. The electronics were by Cary Audio. SA 200.2 amplifier, SL 03 Preamp and CD-500 Cd player. Great synergy with this combination. The SA 200.2 really made the 3A Sigs strut their stuff. Crystal clear presentation, deep bass and beautiful mids.
I also heard outstanding demos of the incredible Vandy 5A's and the unbelievable Vandy 7's. That's another thread of course.
Wondering if anyone out there has heard the Cary Electronics I mentioned and if so what your thoughts were and on what speakers etc?
tonyjack
I have heard the 200.2 with the SLP 03 combination and it is amazing. Just from doing a search on the SLP 03, it doesn't seem really highly regarded and some even bag on it a little. But, when it comes to synergy this combo really has it.
My system consists of the Cary SA200.2 amplifier, SLP-05 preamp, CAD 500 CD player and B&W 802 Series III on Sound Anchors. The sound is natural, sounds real and I'm very happy with my choice of components.
Hi all ! I have a Cary 303/300 CD player , Cary SLP-03 pre and a Cary V-12 power amp . All sound great by themselves or together . Also have Belles A150 and Transcendent 4 wpc tube amp . Same with these , all sound great together or separate .
Just an update from me. I ended up getting the Cary SA 200.2 and Cary SLP 03 from the Audio Connection. Stellar combination!! I even like it better than the ARC Ref 5/Sim Audio W7 combo I had. I have had them for a a few months and I don't even think about doing anything with me front end any more.
I re-tubbed the SLP 03 with tubes to my liking. Now my system is sounding better than ever. Speakers are VSA's Unifield 3s. Warm, extended, spacious. Very nice.
Hi all ! That Cary slp-03 is certainly a giant killer . Glad you are happy with the changes you made .