I frankly can't understand how anyone could consider the V12 a good sounding amp. I had both a new one, which was burned in only about 50 hours, and I much preferred my ARC VT100 to it. A year later, an audiophile friend with a very revealing system (B&W Signature 800's -- keep in mind Dennis Had uses B&W N802's) borrowed a well-burned in V12 from a local dealer, and it sounded exactly the same -- anemic bass, a thin, piercing sound. The imaging & soundstaging was poorly defined, and the whole sonic picture was a congealed mess when playing complex passages. We both hated it, and frankly couldn't believe how bad an amp it was.
Cary V12i vs V12R???
Does anyone have any experience with a direct comparison of the two?
Of course Cary claims that the 12R is MUCH better. But they need to sell new units and upgrades.
Also, has anyone gotten the V12i (or 12R) with the upgraded oil caps? Just curious to see the differences there as well.
thanks.
-Brie