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SLP-308 Vacuum Tube Stereo Preamplifier Operation and Installation Manual Please read this manual carefully before installing your new SLP-308 into your stereo system. It contains important set up and installation information as well as safety warnings regarding AC voltage inside the chassis.
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Dear Audiophile Friend: I would like to thank you personally for buying a Cary Audio SLP-308 preamplifier. I have spent many hours designing and voicing the SLP-308. You will find many desirable features on your new preamplifier including a motorized remote volume control, dual...
Input and Output Jacks: Gold plated with Teflon dielectric inserts Duty Cycle: Continuous duty 24 hours per day This section describes the basic specifications of the SLP-308 at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change or improvement without notice or obligation.
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Power Switch: 2 position toggle switch off/on controls the AC line voltage Mute: Terminates (quiets) the output, also operated via remote hand set Input Select: 4 position rotary switch controls relay input switching Tape Monitor: 2-position toggle switch engages tape loop circuit Listening Level: Motorized volume control, manual or via remote, with additional blue indicator LED in the volume knob.
Audio distributor. SLP-308 PLACEMENT The SLP-308 is designed for use inside of homes. It must be protected from the elements and temperature extremes. For example, avoid placing the unit in extremely hot locations such as near or on top of radiators or other home heating devices. Its location among the user’s home audio components is not critical.
INTERCONNECT CABLES The interconnect cables from the output jacks of the SLP-308 to the input jacks on the power amplifier can be any convenient length your set up requires. The choice of a high quality interconnect cable is important. Your Authorized Cary Audio Design Dealer will have proper interconnect cables in stock for this purpose.
FATAL! FACTORY SERVICE If it becomes necessary to replace any parts in the SLP-308, the same brand and part number and style should be used. New parts are available from Cary Audio Design, Inc. 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, North Carolina, 27539.
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SLP-308 will be polarity inverted as it is amplified and be sent to the power amplifier as a negative direction signal. The SLP-308 has one gain stage and one buffer stage in each channel. Absolute polarity inversion is common on many high-end preamplifiers.
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