SLAM-100 vs CAD-280SA V12
The CAD-280SA V12's power @ 4ω is 100W against the SLAM-100's 95W, its input impedance 150000Ω against 125000Ω, and its input sensitivity 1.3V RMS against 0.6V RMS. Both share power @ 8ω (100W).
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SLAM-100
Cary Audio DesignAmplifiersPower AmplifiersTube AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,503
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SLAM-100
The Cary Audio Design SLAM-100 is a vacuum tube monoblock power amplifier using a push-pull ultralinear Class AB1 output stage with four beam power output tubes (such as 6550/KT88 family) and two 6SN7 tubes as predriver/phase inverter, featuring front-panel bias adjustment meters and high-quality custom transformers for wide bandwidth, low noise, and strong dynamics suitable for driving demanding loudspeakers.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 95W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- 30
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.6V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 125000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 0.3Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- speaker posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 177.8 × 508 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
- Available Colors
- chrome, black
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions