About the CAD-211FE 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.
The following section describes the CAD-211FE basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
| 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 |