SLP-98P vs SLP-98
The SLP-98 matches the SLP-98P on signal-to-noise (88 dB), mm gain (43 dB), output voltage (2.0V RMS), and output impedance (440Ω).
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The Cary Audio SLP-98P is a hand-built, hand-wired vacuum tube preamplifier with a built-in MM phono stage, designed for precise and natural musical reproduction. It features matched tubes and zero feedback for accuracy, an external power supply to minimize electrical noise, and remote volume control. The unit supports five inputs, accommodating complex audio systems, and is suitable for vinyl, tape, CD, and digital sources. The chassis is finished in Jaguar Carnival Red or Anthracite Black with an aluminum faceplate. It is highly regarded for its truthful sound, broad soundstage, and detailed, vibrant audio performance.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The SLP-98 matches the SLP-98P on signal-to-noise (88 dB), mm gain (43 dB), output voltage (2.0V RMS), and output impedance (440Ω).
The VT-500's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the SLP-98P's 88 dB, its mm gain 38 dB against 43 dB, and its output impedance 660Ω against 440Ω. Both share class (A).
The Halo JC 3+'s signal-to-noise is 87 dB against the SLP-98P's 88 dB, its mm gain 48 dB against 43 dB, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its output impedance 100Ω against 440Ω.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Adagio's signal-to-noise is 84 dB against the SLP-98P's 88 dB, its mm gain 44 dB against 43 dB, its output voltage 0.8V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its output impedance 10000Ω against 440Ω.
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