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A sensitive CAD review

Editor:

I would like to compliment Ken Micallef on his excellent review of the new Cary integrated amp in the September issue of Stereophile.1 Ken made some very perceptive observations about this amp that piqued my interest in it. After reading the review, I was able to hear one in an excellent system, and I share Ken’s views about the Cary. Particularly spot-on are his thoughts about the lack of tubey colorations, the robust build quality, and the logical simplicity of the features. He was also appropriately clear on the speaker-pairing considerations, given the power ratings. Ken’s review has opened my mind to this brand’s products, which I had never really experienced. This is a perfect example of a well-written review with honest and balanced journalism.

—Sam Hayes

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