Demonstrator from our showroom; a favorite amplifier here at Quantum.

For many years the SLI-80 integrated amplifier has been the standard by which all other vacuum tube integrated amplifiers are judged. Spectacular.

The Cary SLI 80 is a true “high-end” exotic tube integrated amplifier with careful design, parts selection and proper circuit topologies that contribute to an incredible, reliable and enjoyable amplifier.

The preamplifier circuit is a resistive coupled Class A triode voltage amplification stage. Within its power range, the SLI 80 is capable of switching between 40 Watts Triode or 80 Watts Ultra-Linear modes.

Circuit Type Push-Pull Ultra-Linear Amplification Pure Class AB1
Power Output 40 watts/channel – Triode
80 watts/channel – Ultra-Linear
Tube Complement 2 – 6922 Input Buffer Preamp
2 – 6SN7 Pre-Driver/Phase Inverter
4 – KT88 Output Tubes (or 6550, EL34, 6CA7, KT77, KT90, KT120)
Input Sensitivity .45 volts for full output
Input Impedance 100,000 ohms
Noise and Hum 82dB below rated output
Frequency Response 19Hz to 23KHz +/- .5 dB at full power output
Output Taps 8 Ohms, 4 Ohms
Maximum Gain 34dB
Power Consumption 166 watts – Operation
83 watts – Standby
Inputs 3 Pairs Single-ended RCA
Outputs 1 Pair Speaker Posts (Switch for 4 and 8 Ohm Selectable)
1 Pair RCA for Subwoofer, ¼” Headphone
Output Polarity Non-Inverting (any input)
Warm-Up Time Approximately 3 minutes
Break-In Period 100 hours of music playing time
Finish Black Powder Coated Matte Chassis with Silver or Black Aluminum Faceplate and Knobs

(488)

SKU 488
Brand Cary
Shipping Weight 20.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.500m
Shipping Height 0.400m
Shipping Length 0.500m
Shipping Cubic 0.100000000m3

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