SLP-05 vs Balanced Audio Technology VK-P80
The VK-P80's signal-to-noise is 73 dB against the SLP-05's 90 dB, its thd 0.100% against 0.030%, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its output impedance 600Ω against 400Ω.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,000 - $6,597
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SLP-05
The Cary Audio SLP-05 is a reference-level, fully balanced line-level vacuum tube preamplifier featuring a dual-chassis design that separates the preamplifier from its external power supply for reduced noise. It delivers exceptional soundstaging, lush tones, detailed vocals, and textured bass through its Class A triode circuitry using 6SN7 tubes. Includes a zero-feedback headphone amplifier, motorized Alps volume control, cinema bypass, tape monitor, multiple balanced and single-ended inputs/outputs, and remote muting. An optional Ultimate Upgrade enhances power supply and line stage with premium components like Mundorf capacitors.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 50000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 12.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 400Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 12.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 159 × 305 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.26 kg (16 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Anthracite black with silver faceplate, Anthracite black with black faceplate
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions