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About the SLP-03
The Cary Audio Design SLP-03 is a high-performance stereo tube preamplifier that combines digital computer technology with pure vacuum tube analog circuitry. It features a true dual mono design with two individual R-Core shielded power transformers and eight fully regulated power supplies, ensuring exceptional channel separation exceeding 80 dB. The unit uses four 12AU7 vacuum tubes operating in a class A zero feedback circuit to deliver a balanced output with low distortion and noise. It includes a Noritake vacuum fluorescent display controlled by a Motorola CPU for precise operation and supports both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) inputs. The SLP-03 offers six inputs plus one balanced input, a tube-powered headphone jack, and a cinema-bypass function that only activates under specific conditions to protect speakers. It is praised for its natural, transparent sound with a wide frequency response and low total harmonic distortion, making it a highly regarded preamplifier in its price range.
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