01.16.10
Posted in Blog, Amplifiers, Modern Tube, AES at by Simon
This Audio Electronic Supply AE-25 Superamp with oil caps is a great starter power amp. The tube complement includes :
- 2 NOS RCA cleartop 6CG7
- 2 NOS Amperex 7308
- New quad JJ/Tesla 6L6GC output tubes
For those not familiar with the Superamp, the beauty of this self-biasing amp is the wide range of output tubes which can be used in it: 6550, KT88, KT77, KT66, EL37, EL34, 6L6, and 6V6. Here are the manufacturer’s specs:
| Power output (RMS) |
15W RMS in triode mode into 8 ohms |
| Frequency response |
15Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5dB |
| Gain |
-91dB |
| Input impedance |
150K ohms |
| Sensitivity |
1.5V |
| Power requirements |
165W maximum, 80W stand-by |
This AE-25 was factory assembled by Cary Audio. The original MSRP for this amp with oil caps was $1500 assembled. You have to hear this amp to believe the musicality of its sound!
Here are the pictures:
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12.26.08
Posted in Blog, Amplifiers, Modern Tube, Cary at by Simon

The
Cary CAD 120S is rated at 60 watts per channel in triode mode and 120 watts per channel in ultralinear mode into an 8 ohm speaker load. Full rated output power is from 17 Hz to 23 kHz with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. The output stage may be switched ‘on the fly’ from triode mode to ultralinear mode by using a front panel selector button.
MSRP: $5500 (demo available)
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Posted in Blog, Preamplifiers, Modern Tube, Cary at by Simon
The Cary SLP 98P is a full feature, hand wired, vacuum tube preamplifier featuring (4) 6SN7, (2) 12AX7, and (2) 12AU7 tubes. MM phono amplifier section built in. Large heavy duty external power supply. Standard with remote volume. Jaguar Carnival Red chassis with clear coat finish. ZERO feedback design. SLP 98L has the same specification as above, but with line stage only.
MSRP: $4000 (line stage only, demo available), $4500 (with phono stage)
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Posted in Blog, Preamplifiers, Modern Tube, Cary at by Simon

The
Cary SLP 03 is a balanced vacuum tube preamplifier with dual 12AU7 vacuum tubes. It features full remote control for input switching and volume control. The front panel has a readout display for selected functions and current settings. The SLP 03 has 4 RCA stereo input pairs, one XLR input pair, a tape monitor loop and mute switching. Black or silver anodized aluminum faceplates. It has one set of XLR balanced outputs and dual RCA stereo outputs.
MSRP: $3000 (demo available)
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