Cary SLP-05 Vs High End SS or Tube Preamp's


The battle of tube verses SS is still a raging debate, but I wonder if board users by characterize how a mid-priced tube preamp like the cary compares to the higher end solid state pre-amps like the MBL 6010, Ayre KX-R/1xe, ML 326S or the Simaudio P-8? Like wise, what do you get moving up within the tube arena with an ARC Ref 3, BAT REX, or VTL 7.5?
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Too me the higher you go up in price the closer they sound alike..Thats a compliment really..I would think the lower price tends to put limitations on the maker and tube equipment ( generally ) is more expensive ..( in a perfect world ) ..I think I would tend to be more interested in what works best with your current system and what your personal demands are considering music type...I have owned plenty of both and it is really a tough question to answer..Really a personal thing in my mind..but I am sure many others will not agree with me....