Products - Cary Classic

PH 302 MM/MC
phono preamplifier

Moving coil and moving magnet phono preamplifier with 5AR4 vacuum tube voltage regulation. Shielded R-Core power transformer, separate step up transformers for MC cartridges, separate inputs for MC or MM cartridges, MM optimized for 47 k ohm load, MC optimized for 100 ohm loads.  Fully regulated power supply section, dual triode vacuum tube buffer and gain stages. High gain design with 54 dB overall gain in the MC section.  Black anodized aluminum faceplate, black steel chassis standard, silver faceplate optional. ZERO feedback design.

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Specifications
Circuit Type Direct Coupled
Single-ended Class A
Gain MM - 38 dB using triode vacuum tubes
MC -
54 dB, using input transformers and triode vacuum tubes
Noise and Hum -78 dB below full output
Input Impedance MM - 47k Ohms
MC - 100k Ohms
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
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 15 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 steel chassis
Weight 22 lbs. ( 10 kg.)
Dimensions 4" H x 17" W x 13" D (~10 x 43 x 33 cm)
Resources

arrowOwner's Manual PDF
arrowLiterature Sheet PDF
arrowReview - John Zurek
arrowReview - Robert Levi
arrowAdditional Photos
Reviewer Quote

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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

Highlights

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.