Cary Audio VT-500
Elevate your vinyl experience with the VT-500—a vacuum tube stereo phono preamplifier designed for serious audiophiles. With four (4) 6SL7 dual triode tubes at its core, the VT-500 delivers unparalleled sound quality that will transform your vinyl listening sessions. Its passive RC circuit ensures precise RIAA equalization, while a fully regulated power supply housed in a separate heavy-duty chassis guarantees whisper-quiet operation.
Elevate your vinyl experience with the VT-500—a vacuum tube stereo phono preamplifier designed for serious audiophiles. With four (4) 6SL7 dual triode tubes at its core, the VT-500 delivers unparalleled sound quality that will transform your vinyl listening sessions. Its passive RC circuit ensures precise RIAA equalization, while a fully regulated power supply housed in a separate heavy-duty chassis guarantees whisper-quiet operation.
Elevate your vinyl experience with the VT-500—a vacuum tube stereo phono preamplifier designed for serious audiophiles. With four (4) 6SL7 dual triode tubes at its core, the VT-500 delivers unparalleled sound quality that will transform your vinyl listening sessions. Its passive RC circuit ensures precise RIAA equalization, while a fully regulated power supply housed in a separate heavy-duty chassis guarantees whisper-quiet operation.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Circuit Type-
Direct Coupled
Single-ended Class A
Frequency Response- RIAA Curve + 0.5 dB, passive RIAA circuit design
Gain-
MM – 38 dB, using triode vacuum tubes
MC – 65 dB, using input transformers and triode vacuum tubes
Noise and Hum- -78 dB below full output
Input Impedance-
MM – 47kΩ
MC – Selectable 50Ω, 100Ω, 200Ω, 500Ω, 1000Ω
Output Impedance- 660Ω
Power Supply Design- Fully Regulated Power Supply with 1 ea. – R-Core transformer
Output Polarity- Non-Inverting
Vacuum Tube Complement-
2 ea – 6SL7 Head Amp
2 ea – 6SL7 RIAA EQ & Amp Gain Stage
1 ea – 5AR4 Vacuum Tube Rectifier (located in external power supply chassis)
AC Power Requirements- 100V-120V @ 50/60 Hz or 200V-240V @ 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption- 15 watts
Warm-Up Time-
5 Minutes
Break-In Time 100 hours of music playing time
Finish- Fine textured black powder coat aluminum chassis, Black or Silver anodized aluminum faceplate
Weight- 22 lbs.
Dimensions- 5″ H x 17.25″ W x 13″ D