SLI-80 Heritage (SLI-80HS)

About the SLI-80 Heritage (SLI-80HS)

The Cary Audio SLI-80 Heritage Series (SLI-80HS) is a premium vacuum tube integrated amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking both sonic refinement and versatility. It features a dual-mode output: 40 watts per channel in pure Class A triode mode for maximum tonal richness and imaging, or 80 watts per channel in Class AB ultra-linear mode for greater power and dynamics. The SLI-80HS employs a push-pull ultra-linear circuit with minimal feedback, ensuring exceptional transparency and detail. Its tube complement includes 2x 6922 input buffer preamp tubes, 2x 6SN7 pre-driver/phase inverter tubes, and 4x KT88 output tubes (with compatibility for other tube types). The amplifier is hand-wired, uses custom output transformers, and offers both speaker and headphone outputs. Designed in collaboration with Klipsch, it features optional wood side panels to visually match Klipsch Heritage Series loudspeakers. The SLI-80HS is celebrated for its musicality, robust build, and ability to drive a wide range of speakers with authority and finesse.