CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIER
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CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIER

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CARY AUDIO SLP-98 (SLP-98L or SLP-98P with Phono Stage) TUBE PRE-AMPLIFIERCary Audio has offered this preamplifier and its predecessors for over 20 years, and it is still as musically satisfying today as it was then. Continuing to be hand built and hand wired in North Carolina, and utilizing matched tubes and zero feedback for the most accurate musical presentation. Whats more, the SLP 98 uses an external power supply and enclosure, like its big brother the SLP 05, to keep any high voltage electrical noise away from the

 

Cary Audio has offered this preamplifier and its predecessors for over 20 years, and it is still as musically satisfying today as it was then. Continuing to be hand-built and hand-wired in North Carolina, and utilizing matched tubes and zero feedback for the most accurate musical presentation. What’s more, the SLP-98 uses an external power supply and enclosure, like its big brother the SLP-05, to keep any high voltage electrical noise away from the circuits that handle the delicate musical reproduction.

With five inputs, the SLP-98 can manage an elaborate system, and gives you the convenience of remote volume control. With turntables and vinyl making a big comeback, we even offer an optional built-in phono stage for MM cartridges, truly making it a value for its level of performance (model SLP-98P with phono stage, SLP-98L as a line-stage only). Regardless of whether you listen to vinyl records, tape, CDs, or any of today’s digital sources, the SLP-98 will elevate your sources to levels you didn’t think were possible.

Circuit Type Class A Triode
Output Rated 2 volts, 12 volts maximum
Gain 20dB – Line Stage
43 dB – Phono Stage (SLP 98P only)
Noise and Hum -88 dB below full output
Input Impedance 50,000 Ohms – Line
47,000 Ohms – Phono
Output Impedance 440 Ohms
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 163,000 Hz
Tubes 4 ea – 6SN7 Line Stage
2 ea – 12AX7 Phono Stage
2 ea – 12AU7 Phono buffer
Power Transformer(s) EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors 1% Metal Film
Capacitors Polypropylene Film with hand soldered copper terminals (optional upgrades available)
Power Supply Capacitors 4 ea – 560µF @ 400 VDC
AC Cord 3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements 117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption 44 watts – Operation
Warm-Up Time 3 Minutes
Break-In Time 100 hours of playing time
Finish Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
Weight 22 lbs
Dimensions 5″ H x 12.5″ W x 12″ D
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James Galloway
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Great buy!
Color: Blue
Great quality! Easy to adjust! Keeps time well and looks really expensive!
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Ravante Robinson
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★★★★★ 4
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Color: Silver white
Its looks high end for the price like Nixon high end but the latch gets loose easily
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Amazon Customer
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
I like it a lot
Color: Rose gold, Color: Rose gold
Very nice watch. I've had it one day and already received compliments. The color is reserved yet striking. I found it easy to adjust the size.
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Nitin
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice Patek Phillip replica!
Color: Rose gold, Color: Rose gold
Nice watch! Doesn't look cheap. Casual and office wear, both ok. Removing links was easy. Decent size, good on my wrist. These days smaller watches are in trend and it does fit the requirement. Color is fancy. In low light conditions it does get darker hues and it looks even better to me.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2026
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Isaac Young
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 3
Packaging is most disappointing
Color: Black
Giving a 3-star at the moment because I just received the watch and usually comment on a new collection addition after about a week. •biggest turn off and cause for 3 star upon receipt is because of packaging. The main box seemed already used and returned or carelessly handled & very basic. How it's advertised & described as well as the image seller portrays of the product, the packaging fails at "luxury" depiction. •Link removal tool is very basic but this was a $23.00 watch. Because I am a collector I knew to pay attention to how pins are removed and had no problems removing the 4 links required to meet my desired size. •A few reviews said it's heavy and I'm used to pretty heavy + 44-48mm bezels so to my standards, I wouldn't 100% say it feels cheap(i mean c'mon it is so can't be too judgemental) but it slightly does feel "toyish" •Bracelet out the package even with plastic all over, came with two dot sized blemishes i keep focusing on and upset at. •Many reviews said after two hours, the time isn't accurate; thus far, time is fine •A few reviews said the double clasp is weak. 1 time it did loose but after removing links, ive done a lot of shaking and wrist action to test the clasps and nothing so far to match others experience •It has a nice appearance, can pass for business and casual •For a $26.00 watch after taxes I'm not disappointed as of yet besides the blemishes and packaging but will revisit in a week or so. •I read that the date doesn't keep accurately so I will update review after a trial period • I will say, if you dress correctly with this piece, I feel it has potential to draw attention from it's design
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