question for SLP05 owners:


Back when the SLP05 first came out, the (separate)  power supply was designed so that the actual preamp part of the SLP 05could sit on top of the power supply.  I was wondering if any owner/operators actually went that route, as I am thinking of re-configuring my listening room so that I can use shorter speaker cables, and placing the preamp on its power supply might make that transition easier.  The reason I am asking, however, is that I have noted that the power supply gets really hot after a couple of hours or so of listening, and I am not feeling real great about having the preamp right on top of it.  Therefore I was just wondering what the experiences of others has been.

immatthewj

Thanks for the feed back on that, @hk_fan .  Does your power supply get pretty hot like mine does?

You might want to call and ask Cary Audio directly what has been learned since the publishing of the last operating manual version. Ask the warranty-repair decision maker person there these days - and not a general sales person. I've had to deal with other components where the operators manuals needed clarification, updating.

What does #8 really mean below and is "stacking" acceptable or not.   

SLP-05 Cary Owners Manual, Page 2, reads: 

7. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet create ventilation to protect the component from overheating. These openings on the top and bottom panels must remain unobstructed. Allow at least 6 inches (16cm) of clearance above the unit and an opening behind the unit for airflow. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, built-in bookcase, or rack without adequate ventilation.

https://www.caryaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SLP-05_manual.pdf