Products - Cary Classic

CAD 211 Founder's Edition
power amplifier

After 17 years in production, Cary Audio has updated the CAD 211 and is proud to introduce the 211 Founder's Edition. Up to 150 watts in class B, 110 watts per channel in Class A/B, and 70 watts per channel in Class A. All Triode tube Mono Blocks with 6CA7 current source, 6SL7 input tube, 300B driver tubes and 845 output tubes. Speaker terminals for 4, 8 or 16 ohm speakers are located on the back panel. A meter has been added to the front faceplate to allow you to monitor bias with ease. This is a ZERO feedback design.

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Specifications
Circuit Type Class A, Class A/B, Class B, Pure Balanced Design
Power Output

Up to 150 watts class B
110 Watts, Class A/B
70 Watts, Class A

Inputs Single-Ended RCA; Balanced XLR
Input Sensitivity 2.0 Volts for full output power
Input Impedance 100k Ohms - RCA unbalanced
200k Ohms - Balanced (XLR)
Noise and Hum >80 dB below rated output
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 KHz, + 0.5 dB
Tube Complement

1 ea - 6CA7 Current Source Tube
1 ea - 6SL7 Input Tube
2 ea - 300B Driver Stage Tubes
2 ea - 845 Output Tubes
Power Transformer(s) 1 ea - EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle
Output Transformer(s) 1 ea - EI Laminate, Air Gap, 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors 1% Metal Film
Capacitors Cardas Gold Film and Foil
Power Supply Capacitors 4 ea - 1500µF @ 450 VDC
AC Cord 3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements 117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption 280 watts - Operation
76 watts - Standby
Warm-Up Time 5 Minutes
Break-In Time 100 hours of playing time
Finish Jaguar Anthracite Black Steel Chassis standard, other auto colors available.
Weight 90 lbs
Dimensions 10" H x 12.25" W x 24 " D
Resources

arrowOwner's Manual PDF
arrowBuilding the 211FE
arrowAdditional Photos
 
Highlights

The CAD 211FE employs a big pair of 845 output tubes run in push-pull class A to 70 watts, class A1 to 110 watts and beyond, with zero feedback. The driver tubes are a pair of 300Bs, the input tube is a single 6SL7, current source tube is a 6CA7. 4-,8-,and 16-ohm speaker connections are provided. A detachable power cord, single-ended and balanced inputs, a bulit in bias meter, standby and power switches are all provided. The power transformer has a 200% duty cycle and is impregnated with silicon wax to eliminate vibration.