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Cary Audio Design SLP 98 Owner's Manual

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SLP 98
Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................2 Specifications ..............................5 Features ................................7 Installation Unpacking ..............................8 Warranty Card..............................8 Placement ............................... 8 Power Requirements ............................8 Cables ................................8 Operation Power Switch ..............................9 Selector Switch ............................... 9 Operate Mode ..............................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment.
  • Page 4 AC power source. Many modern electronics products feature automatic turn-on circuits that may be activated during an installation, causing the potential for damage to electronic components and/or speakers. Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the SLP 98 preamplifier at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING ...
  • Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS Gold plated with Teflon® insert ................................ Continuous duty all modes 24 hours per day DUTY CYCLE ................................ WARM-UP TIME 5 minutes ................................ BREAK IN TIME 100 hours of playing time ................................ DIMENSIONS 5” H x 12.5” W x 12” D ................................

  • Page 8: Features

    SLP 98 ............................DUAL OUTPUTS 1-Connect directly to input of power amps ............................Multi-conductor power cord to be plugged into SLP 98 external power pack ............................CAUTION  NEVER REMOVE / INSERT AC LINE CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS ON.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Its location among the user’s audio components is not critical; however, certain precautions must be taken. Power Requirements The SLP 98 is designed to operate from house current mains. The design voltage is 117 VAC at 50/60Hz (Foreign units 234 VAC at 50/60Hz). Cables The interconnect cables from the output jacks of the SLP 98 to the input jacks on the basic amplifiers can be any convenient length your set-up requires.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Plug AC mains into the power pack and flip the power switch up. The output of the SLP 98 is inverting. Connect your speaker wire out of phase ( (+) to (-) and (-) to (+) ) on both channels.

  • Page 11: Service And Care

    If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the preamp the same brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from Cary Audio Design. Although tube life varies depending on the nature and degree of use, under normal operating condition for home use, the tubes in the SLP 98 should last several years and may last much longer.

  • Page 12: Diagrams

    Tube Placement Chart Amplifier – Speaker Connection  The SLP 98 (line and phono) preamplifier is phase inverting. This will require you to connect the positive speaker terminal to the negative binding post  on your amplifier. The negative speaker terminal will connect to the positive binding post...

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    5. Accessories, including but not limited to, batteries, cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, antenna and detachable power cords. 6. Warranty is void if purchase was made from anyone other than an authorized Cary Audio dealer. Who May Enforce the Warranty? This warranty extends to products purchased directly from Cary Audio or an authorized Cary Audio dealer.
  • Page 14 How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
  • Page 15 International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside of the United States, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details...
  • Page 16 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...

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