Cary Audio SLI-80HS Integrated Amplifier

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About the SLI-80HS Integrated Amplifier
For over a decade, the SLI-80 has reigned supreme as the ultimate choice for discerning audiophiles seeking a vacuum tube-integrated amplifier blending power and aesthetics. Whether you crave pure Class A performance at 40 watts per channel or robust Class AB output at 80 watts per channel, the SLI-80HS envelops you in a mesmerizing soundscape of rich tones and deep bass. With endless tube rolling possibilities, tailor your listening experience to suit you.

Prepare to be captivated as the SLI-80HS effortlessly exceeds expectations, surpassing the performance of many separates. Its global bestseller status speaks volumes, a testament to its unrivaled quality. Elevate your setup with customizable wood side panels from Klipsch, a collaboration to match their Heritage Series loudspeakers perfectly, for a gorgeous aesthetic pleasing to the eye and the ear.

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)
Warn-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
Weight
42 lbs.
Dimensions
7″ H x 17″ W x 16″ D