Best preamp for Cary 805C monos

Thanks guys

Hi,

Keep all your cables they are reference quality especially the Gold Eclipse.

Try a conrad-johnson 17LS Series 2 pre-amp for compatability. This piece is also reference quality.

You have a nice system! Good luck!

I haven't heard the Cary 805C monos, unfortunately, but I do own a Cary SLP98 & love it........

I second the recommendation of the Cary SLP98. I use one with the 805Cs and Avantgarde Unos and have been very happy with the combination. I tried out a BAT VK3i for a few months, but I felt the SLP98 had better detail and a nicer midrange "bloom". I did swap out the factory-installed oil filled coupling caps in the SPL98 for Hovland Musicaps, which improved transient response and detail.
I have Stage III Concepts Baron interconnects and Nordost Red Dawn speaker cables, but haven't really spent much time looking at alternatives.
Regards,
Jim

Greeting from Michigan (USA):
I prefer a tube pre-amp because you can tweak the sound by rolling tubes. Solid State offers less flexibility and you're only recourse is rolling cable for tone control. I understand the Cary SLP98 is a good choice. My favorite IC is DH Labs Silver Revelation; favorite speaker cable is Nordost Blue Heaven. Are good tubes readily available in
Croatia? How's the spring weather there?
Best wishes,
Jay