SLI-100
Valve integrated amplifier by Cary Audio, designed for high-fidelity home audio systems.
Price, selected version, availability and estimated lead time are confirmed individually before any order.
Discuss purchase and listeningCatalogue information verified on the 19 June 2026. Official Cary Audio page.
Summary
The SLI-100 is a push-pull ultralinear integrated amplifier with four KT150 output valves, four RCA line input pairs and Cary-rated output of 100 W per channel. Matching requires checking your speaker load, listening distance and usual level.
Key Points
- Integrated valve amplifier with push-pull power stage in ultralinear mode.
- Four fixed KT150 output valves; Cary does not publish triode mode for this model.
- Four RCA line inputs.
- Subwoofer output and 6.35 mm headphone output.
- Selectable speaker terminals for different impedances.
- Compatible with the RC-300 remote control according to the official specifications.
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Purchasing, listening and delivery
Ordering and system matching
Ask about the selected version and matching with your amplifier, sources and room. Supply arrangements will be confirmed in the quotation. An enquiry does not confirm a sale.
Listening sessions and demonstrations
You can request a listening session by appointment at our Barcelona office (Carrer de Modolell, 57). When we arrange the appointment we confirm which equipment is available to hear, along with the date and time.
Home demonstrations are not offered for this product.
Delivery and setup
Delivery, its cost and the estimated timing are confirmed in writing in your quotation, for your delivery address and before you accept it.
Installation and setup can be requested as an additional service. We assess feasibility and quote it separately.
Planning your system
The SLI-100 combines a preamp and push-pull ultralinear output stage with four KT150 valves. Cary rates it at 100 W per channel and lists four pairs of RCA line inputs; the nominal rating is distinct from a measurement with a defined load and distortion threshold. For the 4 or 8 Ω output setting, provide your speaker model, listening distance and usual level. The manual documents a 6.35 mm headphone socket and full-range RCA output for an active subwoofer. Ask about availability and listening arrangements for your system.
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Model context
Position within the Cary range
Push-pull ultralinear integrated amplifier with four KT150 output valves, rated by Cary at 100 W per channel.
Why choose this model?
Compare its Cary-rated 100 W per channel ultralinear output and four RCA input pairs with the modes and three RCA pairs of the SLI-80HS. Provide your speaker model and load, listening distance and usual level to assess the combination.
For which system does it make sense?
- Systems requiring four pairs of RCA line inputs; speaker choice requires checking the load, listening distance and usual level.
- Four line inputs and a headphone output for versatile use in the living room.
- Integration with active subwoofer.
Differences compared to similar models
Greater ultralinear power than the SLI-80HS and fixed KT150 tubes; does not feature triode mode. The top entry point in the SLI family in terms of power.
Architecture and Design Decisions
Push-pull ultralinear configuration with four KT150 output tubes, two 6922 input tubes, and two 6SN7 driver tubes. Four RCA inputs, subwoofer output, and a 6.35 mm headphone jack; speaker terminals for 4 and 8 Ω.
Compatibility and Use
Compatible with RC-300. Pair with VT-500 or SLP-98P if vinyl is the primary source.
Official specification limits
Cary Audio does not publish triode mode for the SLI-100. Headphone impedance is not stated on the web specification sheet.
Related Technologies: Valves and single-ended triode .
Technical Specifications
Specifications
- Output power
- 100 W per channel in ultralinear (Class AB1)
- Topology
- Push-pull valve power stage in ultralinear mode
- Valves
- Output: 4 × KT150. Input and driver: 2 × 6922 and 2 × 6SN7
- Frequency response
- 19 Hz–23 kHz (±0,5 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- −82 dB
- Gain
- 34 dB
- Input impedance
- 100 kΩ
- Class of operation
- Class AB1 in ultralinear
- Sensitivity
- 0,45 V
Technical Specifications
Connectivity
- Inputs
- RCA ×4
- Outputs
- Speaker terminals 4 and 8 Ω; subwoofer output (RCA); headphone output 6.35 mm
- Headphones
- 6.35 mm headphone output (1/4" jack)
Technical Specifications
Design and Construction
- Dimensions
- 17.25 × 7.8 × 16 inches (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 42 lbs
Specifications compiled from official Cary Audio sources, reviewed on 19 June 2026. Unverified data is not published; unavailable fields are omitted.
Documentation
Official Manuals and Resources
Links to PDFs and guides published by Cary Audio on caryaudio.com. They open in a new tab.
- ManualOwner's Manual (SLI-100)
Connections, bias, and specifications of the SLI-100 integrated amplifier.
Technologies
Engineering Behind This Equipment
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Valves and single-ended triode
Valve design is the foundational heritage of Cary Audio. The brand maintains a line of triode equipment in single-ended configuration, in class A, which defines much of its character and sonic identity.
In the press
What the critics have said
“great powers of recreating a room-filling soundfield”
SoundStage! Australia · Edgar Kramer · 2019
Brief excerpts from specialised press reviews, in their original language with a link to the source. They reflect the opinion of each publication.
Launch context
Origin and Journey
Introduced in 2018, the most powerful model within the SLI series of valve integrated amplifiers.
Be part of the SLI Series — valve integrated amplifiers.
Recommended Applications
Where it fits
- High fidelity
Integrated Amplifiers. For those seeking a complete and straightforward system: a preamplifier and power amplifier combined into a single unit, requiring only the connection of sources and speakers.
Within the Cary catalogue
Its position in the range
The SLI-100 is part of Integrated Amplifiers in the Cary Audio catalogue.
- Families
- Design family
- classic valve design
- Headphones
- Headphone Output
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Related Products
Other products in the catalogue
SLI-80HS
Valve integrated amplifier from Cary Audio, inheriting the brand's SLI tradition.
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RC-300 Remote Handset
Cary Audio remote control for managing compatible brand equipment. It is an accessory without standalone playback functionality.
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