Cayin's new CS-300A integrated amplifier with single-ended tube design is equipped with two direct-heated 300B output tubes, 8 watts of RMS per channel and various technical features that are supposed to turn it into a puristic highlight for tube fans.
The Cayin CS-300A tube integrated amplifier has 300B output tubes, whose sound is highly valued, as its basis. The two directly heated triodes are powered in a single-ended configuration by a 6SL7 voltage amplifier stage with a downstream 6SN7 driver stage. Two GZ34 tubes are responsible for the channel-separated high-voltage rectification. Despite puristic single-ended circuitry, the Cayin CS-300A achieves 8 watts RMS per channel.
The pre-in input also offers the option to use the Cayin CS-300A as a pure power amplifier. Different taps for 4, 8 and 16 ohms allow for adjusting to the speakers in use.
An output transformer specially designed for this single-ended amplifier with separate winding taps for the headphone output additionally makes the CS-300A ready for operation with headphones.
An integrated measuring instrument for bias adjustment of the 300B tubes and a two-stage switch for individual adjustment of the negative feedback are also built into the amp.
The Cayin CS-300A is hand-built with point-to-point wiring. A soft-start circuit to protect the amplifier is said to provide longer life for the tubes as well as other sensitive components.
In addition, Cayin uses high-voltage fuses to protect the remaining components in the event of a tube failure.
All functions can be controlled via the included remote control, which comes in a metal housing.
Features
8 W class A single ended design 2 x 300B, 2 x 6SL7, 2 x GZ34, 2 x 6SN7 tubes All handmade silver point to point wiring Pre-in terminals On-board bias meter for easy adjustments Negative Feedback adjustments Silver finish Remote control Designed and tuned in Germany Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 195 x 382 mm Weight: 26 kg
Specifications
Power Output: 8 W x 2 Tubes: 2 x 300B, 2 x 6SL7, 2 x GZ34, 2 x 6SN7 Frequency Response: 10 Hz ~ 32 kHz (-3 dB) S/N Ratio: 86 dB THD: 1% (1 kHz) Output Impedance: 4, 8, 16 Input Sensitivity: 280 mV (Integrated) / 1000 mV (Pre-In) Input Impedance: 100 Kiloohm Input Terminals: Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Pre-In Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 195 mm x 382 mm Weight: 26 kg.Variant: Default Title