[Cephas205]

Hi all, I was wondering if any one has made a comparison between the SLI-80 and the Xciter amp? Understand that th SLI-80 has more options and has a higher power advantage over the Xciter. The cary website also position the xciter as more of a a headphone amp. But I would like to to know with regards to sonic capabilities, which will sound better from the perspective of speakers and headphone output. Is the difference going to be very significant ? Has anyone heard both these amps?
Appreciate your feedback and advice. Cheers!

 

[Cephas205]

Any Cary users out there that can chime in? all opinions appreciated!

 

[ardilla]

Maybe you find something of interest here
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/546064/cary-audio-sli-80-owners-unite
 
There is a discussion in this thread about whether the headphones uses the tubes, but of course it does. It was all about a misunderstanding. 
 
Anyway - I really love the SLI-80 as a speakers amp AND a HP amp. Double value