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Jadis Orchestra Reference vs. Cary SLI-80

On the fence between these two integrateds. I can get either for about the same price. The Jadis is running on KT-90's, the SLI-80 on KT-88's(it's the older model) They will be powering Reference 3A MM de capo I's. I have no chance to audition either, so I'm looking for experiences of one or the other or best, both. Thanks for the help.
stuartbranson

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trelja
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I own the Jadis, and know about the Cary and the Avatar.

First, the Jadis is best of the three, sonically. No question.

However, if I had to recommend one it would be the Cary. The service/support issue being the reason why. Also, the Jadis is much more difficult to bias.

While the Cary sounds darker, richer, and slower, it is still a good pick. The VAC is also a nice amplifier, from a company which offers first class support. But, the Cary offers a bit more value.

That being said, I find that Cary amplifiers work best with more forward sounding speakers to offset their richness.
trelja
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It's always interesting how two people see things differently, Joe. To me, what Cary makes these days, save the V12, is darker than I could take with either of my current speakers.

One day when you come up to Pennsylvania, stop on by and give a listen to the Jadis. And, you can play with the bass and treble controls all you want!
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