ChrisK Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 I am the owner of a Cary SEI300B. I bought it very slightly used for $2,000 off Audiogon. I audtioned ARC, Manley, AirTight and Art Audio before buying the Cary. I thought it represented a good bang for the buck compromise that works well for me. And I am continually impressed with their after sale service. When I make the move to monoblocs, Cary will be at the top of the list. Although, a pair of Art Audio Jota's (among many others) will get strong consideration. Maybe I'll get lucky and get a line on a pair of CAD-300SE's with the power supply Kelly speaks of. I'm pretty sure the "sound improvement curve" gets pretty shallow as you get up in that price range. Anyway...Cary, Decware, Fisher, Eico, AudioNote, Manley, VTL, Jolida, ASL, etc., etc., etc. Who cares? It's the sound in YOUR house that matters. My house sounds just fine. Happy listening, Chris (happily listening to Dvorak's "Symphony For A New World") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Chris, One very nice system. Did the Cary come with the WE300B tubes? Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalOg Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 HEY YOU FORGOT SCOTT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 My goodness that cornwall looks nice!! You hit the nail on the head when you said "Who cares? It's the sound in YOUR house that matters." It's all in ones own head as to which components you like. Enjoy your new gear. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 4, 2003 Author Share Posted January 4, 2003 jazman, No, it didn't come with the Western Electric 300B's. Supposedly they do now. I bought the WE's from a dealer here in Southern California that sells them for a little over $400.00 a pair (w/all the correct paperwork). He probably shouldn't be selling them that cheap, but has been doing so for quite awhile. Regards, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 I agree, very nice looking Cornwalls! Did you finish them yourself? If so, how did you do it? I assume that is a decorator cabinet with Birch veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 6, 2003 Author Share Posted January 6, 2003 JMON, When I got them they were raw Birch treated with Linseed oil. They had also been stored under a house for 10+ years and had exterior housepaint overpray on them. I sanded and sort of stripped them. Then I took them to a local refinishing shop where they sanded more, stained, and then sealed them. Lastly, you are correct, they are a "Designer" series pair. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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