Cary Audio SLP-05
Experience audio nirvana at its peak with the SLP-05, the essence of what a reference-level preamplifier should be. Crafted as a dual-chassis masterpiece, this fully balanced line-level preamplifier with a dedicated headphone stage delivers nothing short of breathtaking performance. Prepare to be immersed in a soundstage of supreme depth and width, accompanied by lush, sweet tones and bass texture that will leave you spellbound. Unlike other so-called reference preamplifiers, the SLP-05 presents vocals to immense proportions, providing a full-scale sonic experience that defies expectations.
Experience audio nirvana at its peak with the SLP-05, the essence of what a reference-level preamplifier should be. Crafted as a dual-chassis masterpiece, this fully balanced line-level preamplifier with a dedicated headphone stage delivers nothing short of breathtaking performance. Prepare to be immersed in a soundstage of supreme depth and width, accompanied by lush, sweet tones and bass texture that will leave you spellbound. Unlike other so-called reference preamplifiers, the SLP-05 presents vocals to immense proportions, providing a full-scale sonic experience that defies expectations.
Experience audio nirvana at its peak with the SLP-05, the essence of what a reference-level preamplifier should be. Crafted as a dual-chassis masterpiece, this fully balanced line-level preamplifier with a dedicated headphone stage delivers nothing short of breathtaking performance. Prepare to be immersed in a soundstage of supreme depth and width, accompanied by lush, sweet tones and bass texture that will leave you spellbound. Unlike other so-called reference preamplifiers, the SLP-05 presents vocals to immense proportions, providing a full-scale sonic experience that defies expectations.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Circuit Type- Class A Triode Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Design
Output Voltage- 2 volts rated, 12 Volts maximum
Overall Gain-
17 dB – Single-ended RCA
24 dB – Balanced Operation
Rated Distortion- 0.03 % THD
Noise and Hum- -90 dB below full output
Input Impedance-
50,000 Ohms – RCA
100,000 Ohms – XLR
Output Impedance- 400 Ohms
Frequency Response- 5 Hz to 250,000 Hz
Vacuum Tubes-
8 ea – 6SN7 octal tubes for the balanced, headphone and gain stages
1 ea – 5AR4 Rectifier Tube in Power Supply
Power Transformer(s)- R CORE 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors- 1% Metal Film
Capacitors- Polystyrene, Film and Foil
Power Supply Capacitors- 2 ea – 560µF @ 400 VDC
AC Cord- 3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements- 117 or 234 Volts AC @ 50 or 60 Hz
Consumption-
75 watts – Operation
25 watts – Standby
Warm-Up Time-
3 Minutes
Break-In Time 100 hours of playing time
Finish- Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
Features-
Remote volume control and muting
One Cinema Bypass (XLR balanced or RCA)
One tape monitor loop-
Two XLR balanced stereo inputs
Three RCA stereo inputs
One XLR balanced and two RCA pairs of preamplifier outputs
Weight-
16 lbs – preamplifier
19 lbs – external power supply
Dimensions-
6.25″ H x 17″ W x 12″ D – preamplifier
4.5″ H x 17″ W x 12″ D – power supply
