Note: I notices that someone was looking for a SLP-50a here on Agon. A thought on obtaining that relatively rare unit:
I sent my "NEW" preamp (designed by Cary) over to Cary's service dept. to have the tube compliment changed to the same as the 50a, oil caps installed, and a remote installed (using the power LED hole for the sensor). It is a beautiful preamp, and was told it would be very much like the 50a by Dennis after the mod. Cary charged me $500 for the mod, which included a total checkup on the unit. I was told there are a couple of these offered now on Agon for around $400 - so it could turn out to be a good deal with the upgrade.
I sent my "NEW" preamp (designed by Cary) over to Cary's service dept. to have the tube compliment changed to the same as the 50a, oil caps installed, and a remote installed (using the power LED hole for the sensor). It is a beautiful preamp, and was told it would be very much like the 50a by Dennis after the mod. Cary charged me $500 for the mod, which included a total checkup on the unit. I was told there are a couple of these offered now on Agon for around $400 - so it could turn out to be a good deal with the upgrade.