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Cary Rocket 88's Cat Eyes
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about those cat eyes on the front panel. I'm wondering why I have to crank the volume all the way and can still barely hear

Cary rocket 88 vs dynaco st70
I currently have a completely rebuilt and upgraded dynaco st70 that sounds very nice in my system. Classe dr6 pre Quad 11L monitors Denon dvd/

Is there better amp for bass then Cary Rocket 88
Hi, Just wondering if somebody had better experience with bass then Cary Rocket 88 can deliver on speakers with 90db sensitivity (I use Audes 037.1)

MIT MH 750 Bi Wire vs the AudioQuest Rocket 88
I have both cables and would like to know you guys opinion on which speaker wire would you use, a new pair of AudioQuest Rocket 88 Bi-Wire w/72V DBS ($400) or

Audioquest Rocket 88
Greetings everyone, A handful of audio dealers have recommended AQ Rocket 88 speaker wire. When I searched the internet (including Audiogon), I found very

Cary SLA 70 vs Rocket 88
Looking for a nice tube amp under $1000. Any one have experience with these two? Thanks.

Cary Rocket 88 & n e w P 3: Best tube combo
I just bought a Cary Rocket 88 to use with my n.e.w. (Cary) P-3 preamp, and I'm looking for tube combo suggestions. The P-3 uses 1-12BH7 output & 2-12AU7 line

Help Cary Rocket 88 or Primaluna Prologue 5
I asked 3 days ago here in the Forum, which tube amp to buy for $1000 below. I got more confused because of too many recommendations. Now, with just two

AQ Rocket 88 DBS or no DBS
Greetings everyone, A few audio dealers have recommended that I consider Audioquest Rocket 88 speaker cable (biwire). I found a website that is selling a

Has anyone tried Audioquest Rocket 88 Cables
I have B&W 803S speakers, Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amplifier and A5 CD player. Wondering how the Rocket 88s will work in my system. My current cables are

Cary rocket 88 internal signal cables
i am thinking to replace the stock signal cable from the RCA inputs to input tubes underneath the chassis of my rocket88.Will the kimber silver streak do the

Whats on your turntable tonight
Fire R.E.M. - Eponymous Ramones - Rocket To Russia John Fahey - The Best Of Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane - Rough Mix Fleetwood Mac - Kiln House

Personal speaker evolution
's floorstanders $2500 dealer demo 1988 B&W narrow floorstanders $1500 new 1988 B&W Matrix 801 Series II $5500 new 1995 Genesis 500's $11,000 new

Personal amp evolution
Krell 50s,Cary 300sei,Bryston 4bst,Cary Rocket 88(ahhhhhh),I'm so ashamed!

Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life Do you know of one
n I could have even dreamed), with JJ KT88, and the sound is great, so I was wondering if I should take the Jadis is a different direction. My only

Designer Hall of Fame
cary rocket

Cary 120s
I am interested in possibly a Cary rocket 88, but I am seeing several Cary 120s amps for very reasonable prices here on the 'gon. For a nice amp with this kind

Theory about Cary amps and their reviewers
ear I have had the Cary Sixpacs and the Rocket 88 tube amps . They were wonderful sounding amps and the build quality was excellent. I also have the Cary cdp 303/300.

EL 34 Amp Recommendations
ng the CAD 120's (but with Gold Lion KT 88's) and the SLP98P. I had Cary put in high speed hexfreds and Cardas Caps in the amp. The SLP98 has excellent gain in

Where does a sellers responsibility stop
ty of solid state? I brought home my Rocket 88 (with all tubes removed). I re-installed them carefully & watched one of the EL34s turn frosty white on start-up.

tube amp shoot out
looking! Hope to bring home a Cary Rocket 88 and the Rogue M-120 or M-150 monoblocks in a couple of

What amp do you use with your QUAD'S
own ESL63USAs and tried them with Cary Rocket 88, and then later with a Berning ZH270. The Berning was the best I've heard with the Quads. Much better than the Cary

ARC SP16 vs SP8
ir 2 from the preamp to amp, audioquest rocket 88 speaker cables, and shunyata venom power cords.

classic sounding 25 watt tube amp
cary rocket 88?

Hum from both speakers This is New Please read
Audio Silver RX2, Epos M Sub. AQ rocket 88 speaker cable, AQ IC's. So, the Jolida 302 is new. Since the first setup there has been a hum from both speakers. For

Vandersteen 2ce
On my 2CE Sig II, I use the audioquest Rocket 88 biwiires for the speaker cable that has the spade terminals of about 7/16 in width.

Nice used tube amp under 1000 used
build and quality. I believe there is a Rocket 88 for sale right now. I have the 88R, great amp.

Classic McIntosh tube amp or new other brand
considering Quicksiler Mid-Monos, Cary Rocket 88, Leben CS300 to name a few... Currently, I am driving Monitor Audio RS-6s, with a 35W Marantz PM5003. I am happy

Questions on switching to tube amplification
Recently a Cary Rocket 88 R/CAD-808 (30 watts triode; 60 watts ultralinear) was for sale on Audiogon for $1400. I once tried one, bought it, and

Difference between KT88 EAT and NOS in Jadis
I have Jadis JA80 with standard EH tubes. Is there anybody who tried to compare KT88 of EAT and NOS. Both are very expensive but what about a sound quality. Is

Suggestion for preamp Spendor's & Cary
separates. I purchased a Cary CAD 808 (Rocket 88) and need some help with choosing a pre-amp. Speakers are Spendor SP 9/1’s. I am presently using a borrowed Luxman

Tubes or solid state for Sonus Faber Grand Piano
us & love them. I have them with a Cary rocket 88 witch is only 20 watts in triod / 30 in ultra-linear. I dont feel I need more power. It is a nice combo. The Cary

Whats going on with Cary Audio's website
what happened to the rocket 88?

compare different grades of Audioquest cable
Particularly as you go up the various Rocket cables, and to Rockefeller, Gibraltar, and Comet. Where is the sweet spot in the line in terms of bang for buck versus

Tube amp recommendation for 1000
of amps like Primaluna, Cayin, Cary Rocket 88, Conrad Johnson MV55 etc--too many choices; I'm confused and don't know which one to buy. I'm a solid state guy so I

Sonus Faber Grand Pianos vs Thiel 1 6's
iel 1.6 to be outstanding with the Cary Rocket 88 amp. However, don't overlook the new Gallo Reference 3! roundsound.com, and 6moons.com rave review.

Torn between two amps
but not at the same time. My Cary Rocket 88 sounds better with CD's and my custom OTL amp sounds better with vinyl. I am not sure the best way to hook these up

Benz Ruby 3 cartridge loading
I TT with VPI JMW 9 sig arm, Cary Rocket 88 amp (in rotation with a custom built OTL 6 wpc amp) and Klipschorn speakers. Most of my listening is classic rock

Can 60 triode watts drive Quad ESL 63's
rning ZH270, 70 watt OTL, and with Cary Rocket 88 (20w in triode mode). Both worked fine, the Berning was glorious. You'll be fine. Cheers,

Mono block or vertical Bi amps for Vandersteen 2Ce
set up for bi wiring (VTL ST 85, Cary Rocket 88 or similiar). Does anyone have experience with sound quality difference and recommendations between the two set

Looking for power cable suggestions
B-Bus USB, AQ King Cobra IC, and AQ Rocket 88 biwire speaker cables (love them!). So what I'm looking for is two cables to the wall outlet. I'm considering

Cary or VTL amps
2nd hand under $1500 budget, a Cary Rocket 88, a Cary/AES Superamp or 6 packs, or a VTL ST-85? They would be used with either a VTL TL-5 pre or a Cary/AES

Mcintosh MC225 vs Cary / VTL / C Johnson etc
MC225 vs a newer tube amp ie. Cary Rocket 88, Six Packs, CAD 2a3, or VTL VT50, or Conrad Johnson MV60, or similiar newer amp bought used for the same price,does

Blues with piano and horn section
ing Curtis Downchild - Keep your 88's straight Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings The Twisters w/ Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne Powder Blues

Help with power distribution
of the amp. Now I'm replacing the Rocket 88 with a pair of Cary cad500 mono blocks. With the addition of the new amps I'm more concerned about 1. surge

Cary SLP98 + Rocket 88R F1 vs SLI80
OK, I'm looking for feedback from those who have owned these products. I have a Cary Rocket 88R F1 that I got from Kevin Deal and up until this summer was

Cary Audio Electronics Constellation
eed to find a budget preamp for my Cary Rocket 88 F1. I'm considering Audio Electronics, Rogue and maybe PrimaLuna.

Audioquest Rocket series
I would like to upgrade my speaker cables without spending a lot if it will improve the sound. I was at a dealer last week who suggested the Audioquest Rocket

Which one should I pick
205A 5W SET int amp or a used Cary Rocket 88 20W in triode mode amp for about $300 more. Which one would people buy? My speakers are Omega 3R, my listening

Buying Decision Cary SLI80 or Jadis Orchestra
I have not heard the SLI 80, but had a Rocket 88 in a similar sized room. I used and still have Proac Response 2 speakers. I like the sound and found that the Proac



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