SLP-98P
All sources. One perfect preamp.
🔗 Manufacturer websiteDescription ⌄
Cary Audio SLP-98P — hand-wired vacuum tube preamplifier with built-in MM phono. Full feature, hand-wired vacuum tube preamplifier featuring four (4) 6SN7 vacuum tubes, (2) 12AX7, and (2) 12AU7 vacuum tubes. MM phono preamplifier section built in. Large heavy-duty external power supply.
Technical background
Combined line stage and MM phono preamplifier in one chassis. 6SN7 line stage tubes. Built-in MM phono stage with RIAA correction. Point-to-point wiring throughout. SLP-98P is the phono-equipped version of the SLP-98L.
Design story
The SLP-98P adds a built-in MM phono stage to the legendary SLP-98L line stage. One chassis, all analogue sources. Handbuilt in Raleigh, NC. Preferred by Cary dealers for customers with turntables who don't want a separate phono stage.
Best for
Vinyl and line-stage enthusiasts wanting Cary's Class A tube preamplifier with an integrated MM phono stage in a single chassis Vinyl enthusiasts who want a single tube preamp handling all sources including turntable Tube preamp with vinyl playback; analogue source hub; separates system
Awards & press
⭐ Stereophile Class A Recommended Component (multiple years) "The SLP-98 is a masterpiece of tube circuit design — liquid, transparent, and musically compelling." — Positive Feedback
Features ⌄
- All-triode 6SN7 circuit + built-in MM/MC phono stage
- Remote volume control; hand-wired point-to-point construction
- 6× inputs including phono; 2× RCA + 1× XLR outputs
- Handcrafted in North Carolina — point-to-point wiring with 6SN7 tubes
- Built-in MM phono stage — turntable ready out of the box with no additional phono preamp needed
- 6SN7 tube line stage — legendary tube type praised for natural, musical presentation