CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIER
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CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIER

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CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIERCary Audio has offered this preamplifier and its predecessors for over 20 years, and it is still as musically satisfying today as it was then. Continuing to be hand built and hand wired in North Carolina, and utilizing matched tubes and zero feedback for the most accurate musical presentation. Whats more, the SLP 98 uses an external power supply and enclosure, like its big brother the SLP 05, to keep any high voltage electrical noise away from the

 

Cary Audio has offered this preamplifier and its predecessors for over 20 years, and it is still as musically satisfying today as it was then. Continuing to be hand-built and hand-wired in North Carolina, and utilizing matched tubes and zero feedback for the most accurate musical presentation. What’s more, the SLP-98 uses an external power supply and enclosure, like its big brother the SLP-05, to keep any high voltage electrical noise away from the circuits that handle the delicate musical reproduction.

With five inputs, the SLP-98 can manage an elaborate system, and gives you the convenience of remote volume control. With turntables and vinyl making a big comeback, we even offer an optional built-in phono stage for MM cartridges, truly making it a value for its level of performance (model SLP-98P with phono stage, SLP-98L as a line-stage only). Regardless of whether you listen to vinyl records, tape, CDs, or any of today’s digital sources, the SLP-98 will elevate your sources to levels you didn’t think were possible.

Circuit Type Class A Triode
Output Rated 2 volts, 12 volts maximum
Gain 20dB – Line Stage
43 dB – Phono Stage (SLP 98P only)
Noise and Hum -88 dB below full output
Input Impedance 50,000 Ohms – Line
47,000 Ohms – Phono
Output Impedance 440 Ohms
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 163,000 Hz
Tubes 4 ea – 6SN7 Line Stage
2 ea – 12AX7 Phono Stage
2 ea – 12AU7 Phono buffer
Power Transformer(s) EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors 1% Metal Film
Capacitors Polypropylene Film with hand soldered copper terminals (optional upgrades available)
Power Supply Capacitors 4 ea – 560µF @ 400 VDC
AC Cord 3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements 117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption 44 watts – Operation
Warm-Up Time 3 Minutes
Break-In Time 100 hours of playing time
Finish Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
Weight 22 lbs
Dimensions 5″ H x 12.5″ W x 12″ D
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