I have found new-production 6SN7's to be adequate, but admit I don't have experience using them as audio preamp tubes, just in audio amplifiers as drivers and guitar-amp preamp sections.
CJ PV-14L vs. Cary SLP-88
I'm looking for a new tube preamp in a (new) cost neighborhood of around $2,000 or so.
Any thoughts on how these two popular preamps compare?
No dealers in my area so I have not had the opportunity to listen to either of them.
I will mate this with a CAL digital front end, CJ MF2100 ss amp and Legacy Victoria speakers. Looking for something that will help bring jazz and vocals to life.
Another post here mentioned that quality 6SN7 tubes are becoming difficult to find -- would that be a reason to steer clear of the Cary, Blue Circle or any other preamp using this tube?
Any thoughts on how these two popular preamps compare?
No dealers in my area so I have not had the opportunity to listen to either of them.
I will mate this with a CAL digital front end, CJ MF2100 ss amp and Legacy Victoria speakers. Looking for something that will help bring jazz and vocals to life.
Another post here mentioned that quality 6SN7 tubes are becoming difficult to find -- would that be a reason to steer clear of the Cary, Blue Circle or any other preamp using this tube?