Cayin CS-55A
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CA$2,599.00
CA$2,599.00 - CA$2,899.00
per item
- The CS-55A comprises of a fully anodized aluminum front, a vented chassis with a gorgeous finish, the finest hand-made point-to-point wiring, and a soft-start circuit to enhance the life of the toroidal power transformer and output transformers. Combined with audio grade capacitors, carbon film resistors, and ceramic tube sockets, this is one amplifier every audiophile should have in his/her collection. Speaker output impedance can be swapped between 4 ohms and 8 ohms. Similarly to the A-88T, the CS-55A comes with a handy remote control.
- Transform your music system! Extraordinary value and performance best describes the Cayin Audio CS55A Integrated amplifier. As the centre piece of any system, the unit is at home with both analogue or digital formats. CS-55A includes a built in MM phono section to accommodate turntables and a built-in high resolution DAC for use with computers. Via the 2.0 USB input, the DAC is capable of covering digital audio signals up to 32bit | 384kHz. This combination of a high end DAC and tubes makes for a rich and detailed soundstage.
- The output stage can be switched between Triode and Ultra Linear mode and either KT88 or EL34 tubes can be used for the maximum amount of flexibility. A headphone jack on the front completes the unit.
- Turntable phono input with support for MM pickup
- Built-in DAC, used via the USB 2.0 port with signal support up to 32 bit / 384kHz
- 2x analog inputs (labeled CD and AUX) for other sources
- Headphone amplifier with front output
- Switch between EL34 or KT88 tube mode using the rear switch
- Switch between Triode and Ultralinear mode with a button on the remote
- External user bias adjustment with meter for monitoring
- Choose between 4 ohm or 8 ohm output impedance to work with your speakers
- Hand-made point-to-point internal wiring
- Includes aluminium remote control for volume, mute, input selection, and triode/ultralinear mode switching
- Includes removable snap-on protective tube cage
- EL34: lush, smooth midrange performance for that classic three-dimensional tube warmth
- KT88 (+$300): more punch and power for authoritative, defined bass and extended high frequencies
Dimensions
360mm × 334mm × 180mm | 14.2 x 13.2 x 7.1 in
Weight
17 kg | 38 lbs
Tubes
EL34: 4 x EL34, 2 x 12AU7/ECC82, 2 x 12AX7/ECC83
KT88: 4 x KT88, 2 x 12AU7/ECC82, 2 x 12AX7/ECC83
Frequency Response
EL34: 5Hz - 48kHz (-3dB)
KT88: 5Hz – 44kHz (-3dB)
Power Output
EL34: 20W Triode – 38W Ultralinear
KT88: 22W Triode – 40W Ultralinear
Warranty
2 year parts and labour
90 days on tubes