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 |