FS Cary 805c SET monoblocks

[farflungstar]

Okay so these just don't gel with my new Tannoys so they have to go.

Here's some information.

50 watts rms output from 6sl7 pre-driver/300b main driver/845 output tubes.

Currently has 1940's Tung Sol brown base 6sl7, Shuguan Black Treasure 300b and PSvane Hifi Series 845 tubes. Lots of life left on them.

Has user adjustable negative feedback.

Has speaker taps for 4, 8 and 16ohm.

Has balanced and single ended inputs.

Has user and easy adjustable bias.

Comes with original baseplate and custom baseplate with fans for cooling - I use these.

No functional issues. Cosmetically 9/10.

Work beautifully with Ane's!

Very heavy - 45kg each.

Double boxed and in original wooden crates.

Retail for current model is circa €12k. Yours for €2,300 + shipping (approx €200 in Europe).

PM if interested. PayPal only.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171001/369d226bc9faeb15b602530e1dc83a8c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171001/62eafe4958763a79e383a46daafeee0f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171001/ad16daa807338e475043b733587ef0b7.jpg

[farflungstar]

Bump...

[Lawrence001]

They seem like a bargain. Why don't they gel with Tannoys I would (from a relatively uninformed point of view) have thought they were perfect? Have you tried changing other components in the chain, cables etc?

[petrat]

It seems to me that dual concentric Tannoys are a bit more demanding than their specs would suggest. In my experience, they need quite a bit of current to show their best, but don't work well with amps with too low or too high output damping factor ... hence big push-pull valve amps, rather than SETs or (most) solid-state amps. There's quite a few of us on AoS who've come to the same conclusion. But, yes, these are superb amps ...

[farflungstar]

I've tried to get them to sing with the Tannoys but they don't give their best - I even brought the Ane's out of the spare room and hooked them up - fantastic - but wth the Tannoys no. At low levels yes but higher volumes no - they lose grip - but that's with zero feedback, they tighten up with feedback applied but that's a compromise in my book.

They are superb, and at 46kg each a lot of iron for the money. A quick Google will tell you the general opinion.

[ovlov854]

It seems to me that dual concentric Tannoys are a bit more demanding than their specs would suggest. In my experience, they need quite a bit of current to show their best, but don't work well with amps with too low or too high output damping factor ... hence big push-pull valve amps, rather than SETs or (most) solid-state amps. There's quite a few of us on AoS who've come to the same conclusion. But, yes, these are superb amps ...


I've tried to get them to sing with the Tannoys but they don't give their best - I even brought the Ane's out of the spare room and hooked them up - fantastic - but wth the Tannoys no. At low levels yes but higher volumes no - they lose grip - but that's with zero feedback, they tighten up with feedback applied but that's a compromise in my book.

They are superb, and at 46kg each a lot of iron for the money. A quick Google will tell you the general opinion.

So what this really means is that MY 8L6 should go to the top of YOUR wish list!!
:lol::lol:

[farflungstar]

I have considered it.

[Edward]

Adrian, did you get to chat with Will at Radford?

[farflungstar]

I emailed him but haven't heard anything and haven't had time to call him. I have some free time tomorrow so will try to.

I'm also speaking with nick Gorham about a custom build.

[Edward]

I emailed him but haven't heard anything and haven't had time to call him. I have some free time tomorrow so will try to.

I'm also speaking with nick Gorham about a custom build.

Well LDA products are way beyond what I would wish to afford but have heard them at various shows and they never fail to impress. Will the P6s work with your Tannoys?

[farflungstar]

This would be a custom build with the qualities needed to truly squeeze the most performance out of Tannoys, especially the prestige range, as well as being voiced to my liking. It seems the most logical solution as it will be a keeper (I might go higher in the Tannoy range - Canterburies ....).

I know Nick's work - superb and he will put the best components only where needed etc. I can also ask for things like pure copper binding posts and top notch connectors etc.

Logic says it's the best path to take.

[farflungstar]

It's a crying shame Cary's don't gel - they are superbly built - better than anything I've seen whatever the price.

[Edward]

This would be a custom build with the qualities needed to truly squeeze the most performance out of Tannoys, especially the prestige range, as well as being voiced to my liking. It seems the most logical solution as it will be a keeper (I might go higher in the Tannoy range - Canterburies ....).

I know Nick's work - superb and he will put the best components only where needed etc. I can also ask for things like pure copper binding posts and top notch connectors etc.

Logic says it's the best path to take.

Fully agree. Logic also says that once you have it all set up you invite all AoS members to have a listen to what will be an absolutely awesome set up you have there. We can charter some planes to come over to Alicante! :lol: :eyebrows: [just joking by the way]

[farflungstar]

Fully agree. Logic also says that once you have it all set up you invite all AoS members to have a listen to what will be an absolutely awesome set up you have there. We can charter some planes to come over to Alicante! [emoji38] :eyebrows: [just joking by the way]Lol - Ryan Air?

[farflungstar]

This is an excellent write up the 805c on offer...

https://www.stereophile.com/content/cary-audio-design-cad-805-monoblock-power-amplifier-sam-tellig-398

[farflungstar]

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[farflungstar]

Bump for Friday...

[farflungstar]

Price drop to €2000 - well below market value for these fabulous amps - stick a pair of Ane's on them and sit back...

[Edward]

I've just spent a few pleasant minutes dreaming of having your Carys driving AN-Es at my place. Sadly it is not to be - but nice to dream. :)

good luck with the sale of the Carys

[farflungstar]

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[williamsgrandad]

Hi
Pmd you Adey

[farflungstar]

Your inbox is full - didn't receive it and cant send you anything.

Adey

[williamsgrandad]

Sorry
Empty now

[farflungstar]

Pm'd.

[williamsgrandad]

Got your message
Replied,hope you got it

[farflungstar]

Nope. Have cleared some messages - try again....

[farflungstar]

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[farflungstar]

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[farflungstar]

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[farflungstar]

Still looking for a new home...

[farflungstar]

50watts of 300b/845 SET magic. 45kg of top notch iron. Adjustable feedback. Taps for 4, 8, 16ohm. Cool retro styling. Current model €12k - normal resale this model €4k - yours for €2k. Bargain.

[farflungstar]

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[Non-Smoking Man]

This would be a custom build with the qualities needed to truly squeeze the most performance out of Tannoys, especially the prestige range, as well as being voiced to my liking. It seems the most logical solution as it will be a keeper (I might go higher in the Tannoy range - Canterburies ....).

I know Nick's work - superb and he will put the best components only where needed etc. I can also ask for things like pure copper binding posts and top notch connectors etc.

Logic says it's the best path to take.

I was at Montesquieu's recently and, in the absence of his 100w Radford (away for a no holds barred rebuild) Tom was driving his Canterburies very successfully with the 25w PP valve Radford (ST25?).

[bumpy]

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Can I ask whatever you're going to replace it with?

[farflungstar]

I've put a payment down on an Audio Research Ref 75.

[Non-Smoking Man]

PMs exchanged..

[farflungstar]

Jack can you clear your inbox.

These are sold stp.

[farflungstar]

These are now sold.

[ovlov854]

Congrats!! Does this mean you have ditched the Leben idea?
I would have loved your Cary's but could not afford the crane hire:lol::lol::lol:

[farflungstar]

Jack - can you clear your inbox again! Lol

[farflungstar]

Congrats!! Does this mean you have ditched the Leben idea?
I would have loved your Cary's but could not afford the crane hire[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]Yes they are beasts - everything else is puny in comparison.

I can't hang around forever for a Leben - the ARC ref 75 is used by many with Tannoys, and has nothing but praise from users and reviewers. Maybe it's a mistake - I dont know - listening to the Carys I find myself wondering just what it is I'm looking for...

[farflungstar]

Jack can you clear your inbox again lol

[farflungstar]

Jack please clear your inbox....

[farflungstar]

Jack.... Please clear your inbox..

[Non-Smoking Man]

Sorry Adrian - inbox cleared.
Jack

[farflungstar]

Pm'd sent jack

[farflungstar]

Jack - have pm'd you again re phone number.

[farflungstar]

Jack - please check messages...