Get a CaryV12R. I replaced a McIntosh 7270 270 wpc power amp with one and I only need the 50 watts in triode mode. I don't really use the 100 watt ultra linear mode. As far as distortion forgiveness, 50 to 100 watts in a tube amp is about equal to 150 to 300 watts SS. Hook one up to a Cary SLP98P preamp and you can't go wrong. polk432
Cary Six Pac vs. sli-80
Looking to try out a Cary tube amp. I need as much power as possible seeing as how I'm use to solid state and like my bass. I realize I will never come close to solid state but I need as much as I can get. I'm assuming the Six Pac has more power than the sli-80. Please advise.