Cary SLP 308 tube pre

chargerman426
chargerman426 Posts: 419
edited June 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Just got a Cary SLP 308 tube pre yesterday. This is my fist tube pre and I'm very happy with it. I'm currently using it with a Carver M1.0t amp that was gone though by Rita about year or so ago. Sounds great and seems to respond well to tube rolling as I have tried a pair of Sylvania 12AT7WA short black plats with a dual post O getter and a pair of Bugle Boy 12AU7 tubes with it. As the norm for at least my taste I liked the Bugle Boys for there warm mids. But I'm currently running the Sylvanias as I only have one pair of Bugle Boys (if anyone has some Bugle Boys let me know!!!).


I very happy with it and I cant wait until the fall when I plan on buying a pair of PrimaLuna prolog 6 mono blocks.
If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2010
    Ok, I've read it before, and, yeah, I could use search, but for the sake of conversation... what does "tube rolling" mean? You seem to be very much into tubes. I might as well start learning, 'cause I'm afraid I'll be going down that road eventually... :)
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    Tube rolling is were you try different tubes in your tube gear. Each tube will sound different depending on who made the tube and what kind of materials were used in the tube.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    I need your info for that demo dude....sorry for the derail. PM me ASAP!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    Congrats on the pre--I'm sure that you will enjoy it for many hours.Have fun.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    It's time to move on from Carver dude and the SLP308 is a pretty nice pre-amp. The build and chassis is very nice.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    Thanks George. I am enjoying and I'm very happy to finally have a remote pre for my 2 channel rig.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's time to move on from Carver dude and the SLP308 is a pretty nice pre-amp.


    Dude its summer in MD. its like 90 so I'm going to run a nice cool Carver.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,566
    edited June 2010
    That's why they invented air conditioning.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    Yep but that still cause money and I have 3 Carvers so I might as well use them.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited June 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's time to move on from Carver dude and the SLP308 is a pretty nice pre-amp. The build and chassis is very nice.

    My thoughts exactly.....sell all of your carvers and move up the chain.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    My thoughts exactly.....sell all of your carvers and move up the chain.

    I do plan on buying some PrimaLuna mono block amps when it cools down outside. I said that in the OP
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    Tube pre + SS power = best of both worlds
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited June 2010
    Glad you are enjoying your first venture with tubes.

    Going from your Carver to Primaluna monoblocks will be a nice upgrade. You're gonna have tubes coming out your arse! ;)
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2010
    chargerman426 wrote: »
    Tube rolling is were you try different tubes in your tube gear. Each tube will sound different depending on who made the tube and what kind of materials were used in the tube.

    Thanks! Do you get fairly consistent performance from tubes of the same model and manufacturer?
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    Ern Dog. This isn't my first venture that started with a little Jolida 202 integrated amp. I just liked it so much that I decided to go to tube separates so I can get more power. Trust me I already have a lot of tubes and the gf isn't to keen of anymore :)
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    Thanks! Do you get fairly consistent performance from tubes of the same model and manufacturer?

    Yeah in general. The big difference is the plate types and where they are made. Check out the link below it help me when I was first getting into tubes.


    http://www.audiotubes.com/


    Also, the a lot of guys here are great with tubes and tube knowledge
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited June 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Tube pre + SS power = best of both worlds

    I do like the SS for its control of the bass but I like a more laid back highs that tubes in general bring. So IMOA I like running tubes with a set of stereo subwoofers.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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