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The Convergent Audio Technology SL1 Legend Black Path Extreme is a flagship single-ended tube preamplifier with optional phono stage, designed for very high-end analog playback and line-level control. CAT positions it as the current top SL1 variant, using Black Path capacitors throughout the audio path and power supply, along with CAT’s established tube-based circuit architecture and separate outboard power supply.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Phono stage specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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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 PST-100 MKII (SE) SILVER EDITION's output impedance is 150Ω against the SL1 Legend Black Path Extreme's 100Ω and its weight 24.95 kg (55 lbs) against 36.29 kg (80 lbs). Both share input impedance (50000Ω) and class (Tube).
The CL1000's signal-to-noise is 100.1 dB against the SL1 Legend Black Path Extreme's 98 dB, its mm gain 54 dB against 47 dB, its mc gain 73 dB against 58 dB, and its thd 0.045% against 0.000%.
The Orpheus MK3S's signal-to-noise is 84 dB against the SL1 Legend Black Path Extreme's 98 dB, its mc gain 62 dB against 58 dB, its mm gain 44 dB against 47 dB, and its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 50.0V RMS.
The 2110's thd is 0.001% against the SL1 Legend Black Path Extreme's 0.000%, its output voltage 28.0V RMS against 50.0V RMS, and its class A against Tube. Both share output impedance (100Ω).
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