Cary Audio Design

CAD 500 MB
pure balanced mono solid state power amplifier

1 x 500 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, 1 x 1,000 watts per channel @ 4 ohms, Class A/B solid state design, Toroidal power transformer, remote turn-on trigger, RCA or XLR discrete Pure Balanced Inputs, audiophile design mono power amplifier, silver anodized aluminum front panel standard, black front panel optional, black painted steel chassis. Dual WBT speaker terminals for bi-wire operation.

Circuit Type	Solid State, Class A/B
Power Output	1 x 500 watts @ 8 Ohms 1 x 1000 watts @ 4 Ohms
Input Sensitivity	1.4 Volts
Frequency Response	10 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
Signal to Noise	>100dB, "A" Weighted
Input Impedance	44K Ohms - RCA unbalanced 91K Ohms - Balanced (XLR)
Voltage Gain	27 dB
AC Power Requirements	117/234 Volts AC @ 50/60 Hz, configured at the factory
Break-In Time	100 hours of playing time
Finish	Black epoxy coated steel chassis, Silver anodized aluminum faceplate (black optional)
Weight	45 lbs
Dimensions	5" H x 17.7" W x 15.5" D



	The Cary 500MB is the realization of the long-standing dream to combine the best of solid-state and tube sounds. These amplifiers should work spectacularly well in any high-quality sound system. They are my new reference.
	Jerry S 10 Audio

Whether in mono, stereo or in multi-channel usage, the CAD 500 MB is an audiophile quality power amplifier. In addition to awesome power delivery, the CAD 500 MB delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail. The features include remote trigger, short circuit protection, thermal protection circuit, and pure balanced FET input section.