| Circuit Type |
Direct Coupled
Single-ended Class A |
| Gain |
MM - 38 dB using triode vacuum tubes
MC -
60 dB, using input transformers and triode vacuum tubes |
| Noise and Hum |
-78 dB below full output |
| Input Impedance |
MM - 47kΩ
MC - Adjustable- 10Ω, 43Ω, 100Ω, 330Ω, 470Ω, 47kΩ |
| Output Impedance |
660 Ohms |
| Frequency Response |
RIAA Curve + 0.5 dB, passive RIAA circuit design |
| Power Supply Design/ Power Transformer |
Fully Regulated Power Supply with 1 ea. - R-Core transformer, 200% Duty rating for long life and reserve energy |
| Vacuum Tube Complement |
2 ea - 6SL7 Head Amp
2 ea - 6SL7 RIAA EQ
& Amp Gain Stage and buffer
1 ea - 5AR4 Vacuum Tube Rectifier |
| Resistors |
1% Metal Film |
| Power Supply Capacitors |
6 ea - 47 µFd @ 350 VDC capacitors |
| AC Cord |
3 Conductor, Detachable |
| AC Power Requirements |
100, 117 or 234 Volts @ 50/60 Hz, set by market |
| Consumption |
35 watts |
| Warm-Up Time |
5 Minutes |
| Break-In Time |
100 hours of playing time |
| Finish |
Black or Silver anodized aluminum face plate, semi gloss black aluminum chassis |
| Weight |
22 lbs. ( 10 kg.) |
| Dimensions |
4" H x 17" W x 13" D (~10 x 43 x 33 cm) |
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I can tell you that this is a near-perfect piece, and Cary Audio's best phono stage to date. It is also the best tube phono stage I've heard so far, and there is nothing within $1000 of its price, solid state or otherwise, that I'd rather listen to. It's an instant classic. |
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Robert H. Levi
positive-feedback.com |
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This vacuum tube stereo phono preamplifier is designed for high or medium gain, capable of accepting low-output moving coil cartridges with ease. This is a true audiophile phono gain stage, offering superb sound quality and tremendous dynamic range. Now with selectable load settings for MC cartridges. |
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Owner's Manual 