I hope someone can answer if there are some serious mods to be done to upgrade this amp further.....besides those outlined by Cary.
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Cary 300SEI - tube rolling/modifications
Hi all,
I am interested to know other people's experiences with tube rolling in this integrated. I am currently using a Sylvania 6sn7 military spec tube (preamp driver) along with KR 300b balloon tubes. I wondered if changing the two other 6sn7 tubes will affect sound at all...seems likely not but thought to ask.
Also anyone have any suggestions for modes to the amp other than standard Cary options? I really like the amp, that it has remote and also a headphone jack...seems to mate well to my Blumenhofer FS3 speakers...but would like to get some further subtle improvements if possible.I have heard some people use tubes other than the 6sn7 in this unit. Thanks for any help.
I am interested to know other people's experiences with tube rolling in this integrated. I am currently using a Sylvania 6sn7 military spec tube (preamp driver) along with KR 300b balloon tubes. I wondered if changing the two other 6sn7 tubes will affect sound at all...seems likely not but thought to ask.
Also anyone have any suggestions for modes to the amp other than standard Cary options? I really like the amp, that it has remote and also a headphone jack...seems to mate well to my Blumenhofer FS3 speakers...but would like to get some further subtle improvements if possible.I have heard some people use tubes other than the 6sn7 in this unit. Thanks for any help.
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If I remember correctly, Kevin Deal and his crew at Upscale Audio used to specialize in Cary mods. Give them a call to see what they recommend |
YES- Changing the amp's driver tubes will have a major impact, on it's presentation. Bottom-gettered Sylvanias(VT-231/JAN- CHS) & Ken-Rads(VT-231/JAN-CKR), from the 40's, both offer nice sound stage, depth and clarity. At least as much noticeable difference as changing the input tube. The effect is cumulative. Try to get a NOS pair that are matched, triode to triode, as well as to one another. |