{"product_id":"cary-audio-design-slp-98l-tube-preamplifier","title":"Cary Audio Design SLP-98L Tube Preamplifier","description":"The Cary Audio Design SLP-98L is a Class A triode vacuum tube line stage preamplifier featuring 20dB of gain, zero feedback, four 6SN7 octal tubes, and hand-wired point-to-point construction. Serving as a central command hub for analog systems, it manages five line-level inputs while preserving signal purity. It isolates its power transformer within an external enclosure to shield sensitive audio circuits from electrical noise. Built in North Carolina, this chassis includes dual channel-level trim controls to balance gains across upstream gear.\n\nCritical acclaim highlights the SLP-98L for its open soundstage and velvety, textured midrange reproduction. Reviewers at Home Theater Review praise its ability to smooth harsh edges while delivering realistic tonal weight and emotional intimacy. It earned selection as a Stereophile Recommended Component for providing outstanding musicality without coloration.\n\nIntegrating this preamplifier into your signal path restores natural warmth, scale, and three-dimensional realism to every recording. By combining point-to-point wiring with a zero-feedback triode circuit, it eliminates fatigue while revealing micro-dynamic detail. For the enthusiast seeking traditional tube performance and artisan build quality, it provides a timeless foundation for an engaging high-fidelity system.","brand":"Cary Audio Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67606236496153,"sku":"100370","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/100370-7.jpg?v=1790799328","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/cary-audio-design-slp-98l-tube-preamplifier","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}