Experience audio nirvana at its peak with the SLP-05, the essence of what a reference-level preamplifier should be. Crafted as a dual-chassis masterpiece, this fully balanced line-level preamplifier with a dedicated headphone stage delivers nothing short of breathtaking performance. Prepare to be immersed in a soundstage of supreme depth and width, accompanied by lush, sweet tones and bass texture that will leave you spellbound. Unlike other so-called reference preamplifiers, the SLP-05 presents vocals to immense proportions, providing a full-scale sonic experience that defies expectations.
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The following section describes the SLP-05 basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Circuit Type
Class A Triode Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Design
Output Voltage
2 volts rated, 12 Volts maximum
Overall Gain
17 dB – Single-ended RCA 24 dB – Balanced Operation
Rated Distortion
0.03 % THD
Noise and Hum
-90 dB below full output
Input Impedance
50,000 Ohms – RCA 100,000 Ohms – XLR
Output Impedance
400 Ohms
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 250,000 Hz
Vacuum Tubes
8 ea – 6SN7 octal tubes for the balanced, headphone and gain stages 1 ea – 5AR4 Rectifier Tube in Power Supply
Power Transformer(s)
R CORE 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors
1% Metal Film
Capacitors
Polystyrene, Film and Foil
Power Supply Capacitors
2 ea – 560µF @ 400 VDC
AC Cord
3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements
117 or 234 Volts AC @ 50 or 60 Hz
Consumption
75 watts – Operation 25 watts – Standby
Warm-Up Time
3 Minutes
Break-In Time
100 hours of playing time
Finish
Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
Features
Remote volume control and muting One Cinema Bypass (XLR balanced or RCA) One tape monitor loop Two XLR balanced stereo inputs Three RCA stereo inputs One XLR balanced and two RCA pairs of preamplifier outputs
Weight
16 lbs – preamplifier 19 lbs – external power supply
Dimensions
6.25″ H x 17″ W x 12″ D – preamplifier 4.5″ H x 17″ W x 12″ D – power supply
Shipping & Delivery
Up to 2 business days for metro areas in Victoria.
3-6 business days for interstate metro areas.
Up to 5 business days for country areas in Victoria.
Postage time varies depending on location for interstate country areas.