About the CAD-120S MkII amplifier
The stereo vacuum tube power amplifier has a great history at Cary Audio Design. The previous generation CAD 120S, Rocket 88R, and V 12R power amplifiers garnered fantastic reviews for stable power output, incredible value for the money and sound quality along with ‘Best Buy’ and ‘Class A’ ratings from magazines and reviewers worldwide. Building on this storied legacy, we are releasing the next generation CAD 120S MKII stereo vacuum tube power amplifier. This innovative stereo power amplifier is rated at 60 watts per channel in triode mode and 120 watts per channel in ultra linear mode into an 8 ohm speaker load.
The following section describes the CAD-120S MkII basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
| Circuit Type | Class AB, push-pull amplifier, Ultralinear or Triode mode operation with a front panel selector switch |
| Power Output | Ultralinear – 120 watts per channel Triode – 60 watts per channel |
| Inputs | XLR balanced or RCA single-ended |
| Noise and Hum | -80 dB |
| Input Impedance | 100K both RCA and Balanced |
| Frequency Response | 17 Hz – 25 KHz flat @ 1 watt |
| Tubes | 2 – 6SN7 input gain stage 2 – 6SN7 driver tubes 8 – KT 88 output tubes |
| Power Transformer | EI High voltage & bias supply EI laminate |
| Output Transformer(s) | Special bifilar wound 150 watt rating unit in each channel |
| Gain | 28 dB |
| Sensitivity | 1.24v |
| Power Supply Capacitors | 4 x 560µF |
| Speaker Posts | Cary gold plated copper, 5-way binding |
| AC Cord | 3 Conductor Shielded, Detachable |
| AC Power Requirements | 117 VAC @ 50/60 Hz 234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz |
| Warm-Up Time | 3 Minutes |
| Break-In Time | 100 hours of playing time |
| Finish | Jaguar Anthracite black with clear coat finish, silver anodized aluminum faceplate standard (black optional) |
| Weight | 65 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8″ H x 17 ” W x 14″ D |