Cary Audio Design - SLP 98 - Tube Preamplifier

SLP 98
preamplifier with phono stage (SLP 98L & SLP 98P)

Full feature, hand wired, vacuum tube preamplifier featuring (4) 6SN7, (2) 12AX7, and (2) 12AU7 tubes. MM phono amplifier section built in. Large heavy duty external power supply. Standard with remote volume. Jaguar Carnival Red chassis with clear coat finish. ZERO feedback design. SLP 98L has the same specification as above, but with line stage only.

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	Polystyrene, Film and Foil (Optional Oil-Filled)
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	Black Anodized Aluminum Faceplate Jaguar® Carnival Red steel chassis with high gloss clear coat finish
Weight	22 lbs
Dimensions	5" H x 12.5" W x 12" D



	It had excellent dynamics, and it allowed lines of notes to sound fluid and natural rather than mechanical — although never with any sacrifice in timing or forward momentum.
	Art Dudley Stereophile

The SLP 90 series has been in continuous production since 1990. The SLP 98 is the absolute epitome of point-to-point, hand-wired audio component construction.