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Vac Renaissance Signature Mark II vs. Cary SLP-05

Hello all,

Just wondering what people think of using a VAC Renaissance Signature Mark II vs using a Cary SLP-05 with a Cary PH-302 phono stage? Has anyone compared the two, and if so, which sounds better? I currently own the VAC, but my friend thinks the Cary combination would be better, mostly because he doesn't like 12AX7 tubes which are used in the VAC's phono section vs 6SN7's used in the Cary. Thanks in advamce.
kelsey228

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fplanner2000
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Do you have the Renaissance SIGNATURE Mk II, where the power supply has 2 dials on it and is the same size as the preamp itself? If so, 1) The new REn Mk 3 is NOT an upgrade and 2) You already have 1 of the best phono stages around in the VAC. You might give Kevin Hayes at VAC a call, tell him what you are trying to achieve, and see what he says. I also don't think an ARC REf 3 is an upgrade at all; haven't heard Shindo or Doshi.

If you have the Ren MkII, then of course the MkIII would be an upgrade.

FYI - If you DO have a REn SIGNATURE Mk II w/phono and decide to sell it, please let me know.
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