{"product_id":"cary-vt500-blk","title":"Cary Audio VT-500 Phono Preamplifier","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eFull Review : \u003ca\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCary Audio has always supported playback of vinyl records, and today there is a revival of the LP as a serious format, both for audiophiles and for the general music public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the new VT-500, even the most demanding vinyl enthusiast will realise this exotic unit is dedicated to nothing short of incomparable vinyl playback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe VT-500 is a vacuum tube stereo phono preamplifier utilising four (4) 6SL7 dual triode tubes. The RIAA equalisation curve is derived from a passive RC circuit located between the two gain stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VT-500 uses a fully regulated power supply housed in a large separate heavy-duty external power supply chassis ensuring an extremely quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC section uses two high quality step-up transformers providing enough gain for use with any MC cartridge with a very low noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VT-500 offers inputs and selectable loading to match almost any moving-magnet or moving-coil phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will optimise the response to best match your cartridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the analogue lover, the VT-500 is a magical blend of art and technology that will add to your music listening enjoyment hour after hour. You'll hear subtle shadings and exciting dynamic contrasts on all types of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are serious about your vinyl music collection and your turntable, the VT-500 should be part of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit Type : Direct Coupled, Single-ended Class A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: RIAA Curve + 0.5 dB, passive RIAA circuit design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain :MM  38 dB, using triode vacuum tubes, MC  65 dB, using input transformers and triode vacuum tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise and Hum : -78 dB below full output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance MM 47k, MC Selectable 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance : 660\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply Design : Fully Regulated Power Supply with 1 ea. R-Core transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Polarity : Non-Inverting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum Tube Complement : 2 ea 6SL7 Head Amp, 2 ea 6SL7 RIAA EQ \u0026amp; Amp Gain Stage, 1 ea 5AR4 Vacuum Tube Rectifier (located in external power supply chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Power Requirements : 100V-120V @ 50\/60 Hz or 200V-240V @ 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Consumption : 15 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-Up Time : 5 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak-In Time : 100 hours of music playing time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish : Fine textured black powder coat aluminium chassis, Black or Silver anodised aluminium faceplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 10kg (22 lbs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions : 5 H x 17.25 W x 13 D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Cary Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52740287168778,"sku":"CARYAUDIO-6974","price":6790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":52740287201546,"sku":"CARYAUDIO-6975","price":6790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/cary-audio-vt-500-phono-preamplifier-28735-p.png?v=1773934802","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/cary-vt500-blk","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}