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I would like opinions on the older solid-state Cary amplifier, model CAD-200 and the new model SA 200.2. Are they more of less equalvant, or is the newer Cary an improved design?
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I owned the Cary CAD-200 which is a great amp especially at today's prices. Unlike some others, the CAD-200 isn't lean or sterile. It's wonderfully smooth with a slightly rounded bass which I enjoy over too tight and crisp. Not sure I'm explaining it right, but it has almost a tube sounding bass to it.
I have not heard the SA-200.2 but my off the cuff comment would be that it's probably not worth the jump in price relative to a used CAD-200.
I'm also thinking about Dennis Had and how he would design and voice his amps. Dennis retired from Cary Audio years ago and I don't think he had any input on the design of the SA-200.1.
Great amp especially if bright electronics and your speakers do not get along.
I have never heard a SA 200.2
I owned both the Cary 500MB monos and newer SA500.1 monos.
Bass was fatter with the 500MBs, and tighter/more dynamic with the 500.1s, which type of bass you like better would be personal preference. Otherwise, IMO, the 500MBs were musical, enjoyable and amps I was happy to live with while the newer 500.1s seemed sterile, less musical and amps that did not give me satisfaction over the long haul.
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