About the SLP-05 Preamplifier
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.
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The SLP-05 has a removable cage cover available at an extra cost. Contact your dealer or distributor to include this upgrade with your unit, or you can order it directly from our Cary Store.
The following section describes the SLP-05 basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
| 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 |