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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s digital sources, the SLP-98 will elevate your sources to levels you didn\u2019t think were possible.<\/p>\n
The following section describes the SLP-98L basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.<\/em><\/p>\n ABOUT THE SLP-98 PREAMPLIFIER 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\u2019s more, the SLP-98 …<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Circuit Type<\/td>\n Class A Triode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Output<\/td>\n Rated 2 volts, 12 volts maximum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gain<\/td>\n 20dB \u2013 Line Stage
\n43 dB \u2013 Phono Stage (SLP 98P only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Noise and Hum<\/td>\n -88 dB below full output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Input Impedance<\/td>\n 50,000 Ohms \u2013 Line
\n47,000 Ohms \u2013 Phono<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Output Impedance<\/td>\n 440 Ohms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frequency Response<\/td>\n 5 Hz to 163,000 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tubes<\/td>\n 4 ea \u2013 6SN7 Line Stage
\n2 ea \u2013 12AX7 Phono Stage
\n2 ea \u2013 12AU7 Phono buffer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Power Transformer(s)<\/td>\n EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Resistors<\/td>\n 1% Metal Film<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Capacitors<\/td>\n Polypropylene Film with hand soldered copper terminals (optional upgrades available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Power Supply Capacitors<\/td>\n 4 ea \u2013 560\u00b5F @ 400 VDC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n AC Cord<\/td>\n 3 Conductor, Detachable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n AC Power Requirements<\/td>\n 117\/234 VAC @ 50\/60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Consumption<\/td>\n 44 watts \u2013 Operation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Warm-Up Time<\/td>\n 3 Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Break-In Time<\/td>\n 100 hours of playing time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Finish<\/td>\n Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weight<\/td>\n 22 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dimensions<\/td>\n 5\u2033 H x 12.5\u2033 W x 12\u2033 D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"