Any Aesthetix Calypso VS Cary SLP-05 comparison?

looking for comments on any comparisons. I have the Cary 211A AE amps.

Thanks
Tony

mantis00703-02-2008 6:56pm

pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,185 posts 03-02-2008 at 08:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I currently have the Calypso and like it a lot. It appears you've got yours rolled with the ultimate NOS Mullard 10M's... so I'm assuming you've maximized the sound of your Calypso, and your still not completely satisfied? While I have no experience with Cary's products, at $7,500 retail for the SLP-05, I would think/hope it could sound better than the Calypso... but if you are willing to spend more on a preamp, I'd also be looking at other options in addition to the Cary (CAT, VAC, Hovland, Lamm, First Sound).