SLP-88 vs Pioneer SPEC-1
The SPEC-1's signal-to-noise is 70 dB against the SLP-88's 88 dB, its input impedance 50Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 11.2 kg (25 lbs) against 6.8 kg (15 lbs). Both share output impedance (600Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,100
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About the SLP-88
The Cary Audio Design SLP-88 is a vacuum tube stereo preamplifier featuring four line-level inputs, a tape loop, dual main outputs, and a built-in headphone amplifier with front-panel headphone jack and on/off switch. Its front panel provides controls for power, mute, source selection, tape loop, headphone engagement, and a large volume control knob, while the supplied remote control offers convenient volume and mute functions. The SLP-88 uses a Class A triode circuit and is designed as a true single-ended triode preamplifier, employing output transformers to properly drive headphones over a wide impedance range, delivering high-quality tube sound for both speaker-based and headphone listening.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 88 dB
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- line, tape loop, headphone
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 127 × 304.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
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