Cary mono blocks

Jhayman
Jhayman Posts: 1,548
edited July 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Thinking about picking up these amps..good price?
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649136906-cary-single-end-class-a-300b-se-mono-blocks/
Anything I need to know, these are only 15W and my speakers are 18W
ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2014
    Thanks DSkip...
    That's the problem I don't know if they are a good match for my Casta's without listening to them, but he lives about 90min away and I'm sure he won't bring them over for me to try out.
    I'll keep thinking about it I'm on vaca after next week so maybe a present to myself if they are still avail next week, lol
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited July 2014
    I'm a fan of the Cary "sound" so I may be partial but if you can have the dude give you an audition on his system before you buy, that would go a long way.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2014
    Hey Tony, that's all fine and dandy but that only shows me how good they match HIS speakers..
    I've never heard any Cary gear before..and from what I've read and people telling me SET amps are picky about speaker matching impedance.
    tonyb wrote: »
    I'm a fan of the Cary "sound" so I may be partial but if you can have the dude give you an audition on his system before you buy, that would go a long way.
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited July 2014
    Yeah, they are pal, just take note of his gear is all. Your speaks should pair up well and let that Cary sound shine threw. The only part I would pay attention to, and that's just me, is the lower bass notes. Some can do them well, fast, while others are a tad more rounded, slower sounding. Cary tends to sound a tad more rounded than some but less than others in that department. Still, their midrange and highs, separation and soundstage is to die for in my opinion. All depends on your ears and what makes your nuts glow in the dark.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited July 2014
    Can you take your speakers to his house?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited July 2014
    IMHO, I think it would be a wonderful combo

    but I would start my offer at $1600
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
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    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited July 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Can you take your speakers to his house?

    thats the best idea since they are bookies
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2014
    They are Sold...
    Or I was seriously thinking of bringing my speakers over..
    Perhaps it was a good thing as I'm very very Happy with my system and just can't seem to stop the upgrade bug..lol
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited July 2014
    Jhayman wrote: »
    They are Sold...
    Or I was seriously thinking of bringing my speakers over..
    Perhaps it was a good thing as I'm very very Happy with my system and just can't seem to stop the upgrade bug..lol

    I figured it was the bug that was biting as your gear list looks tasty

    There will be another pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited July 2014
    Or these ones...
    http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649123922-cary_cad50_mark2_kt88_monoblocks/
    What do you guys and gals think, A Big Yes or No or are you f'ing Crazy..?
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited July 2014
    Yes beautiful-Yes your crazy :smile:
    ..
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited July 2014
    Since he's offering an audition, see if you can take your speakers. Easy to tube roll. You can swap to 6550's which in some designs will give a little more bottom end.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited July 2014
    Don't think you can go wrong either way. If these will be your first tube amps, keep in mind some concerns. They can act as space heaters....some of them anyway. You need to keep check on the bias of the tubes, unlike a tubed pre amp. If you have small children around, it may not be ideal. As noted in another thread, leaving a tube amp on and alone can open you up to a disaster should a tube go south.

    If you can deal with that, then the rewards may out weigh the small concerns.
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    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited July 2014
    Having got a tube amp for the 1st time I surprised at the weight, and it really is a space heater. and biasing the tubes isn't no fun with a meter in one hand and a wrench in the other, BUT!! its been worth it to me :)

    Take heed of all the warnings, like always having speakers hooked up etc...
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