Cary Audio Design Introduces
the New Xciter Integrated Amplifier

Cary Audio Design is thrilled to introduce the most recent addition to its storied history of superb vacuum-tube audio technologies, the Xciter integrated amplifier.

This innovative integrated power amplifier was conceived to be a small desktop integrated unit, and designed to please the discerning headphone fanatic and the high-end audiophile alike. In the Cary tradition, it features a gorgeous cabinet, and has a subtle touch of translucent blue LED back lighting to complement the natural beauty of the vacuum tubes.

Although it may be small in physical size, it is imbued with the full spirit of Cary Audio. Its five watts per channel in class A triode mode plays much bigger than one might expect, and its sublime musicality is just what you would expect from Cary Audio.

There is a standard quarter-inch diameter, three-circuit headphone output jack located conveniently on the front panel to pipe the music to your favourite set of cans. The circuitry is optimised to provide a good match for all high quality headphones from four to 400 ohms.

A front panel switch allows the user to select between external speakers or headphones. The beauty of the Xciter headphone amplifier is that the listener can take advantage of the entire amplifier through the headphone output. When the headphone selector is engaged, the user is listening to the entire amplifier, from the input section to the output transformers. Additional features are loudspeaker outputs and sub woofer outputs - one for each channel, and the motorized remote control function for adjusting listening level and mute.

The amplifier’s platform contains two 12AX7A input gain stage/driver stage tubes and four 6L6GC output tubes. Power output is five watts per channel in an eight-ohm load and class A triode mode. It features three selectable line inputs per channel (RCA single ended and gold plated). Sub woofer outputs are RCA single-ended: one for each channel and gold plated. Capacitors are polystyrene, film, and foil. Power supply capacitors are 7 x 100 microfarad @ 450 VDC (low impedance electrolytic) and 2 x 0.22 microfarad @ 600 VDC (polystyrene Kimber Kaps). Speaker posts are gold-plated copper five-way binding posts. The Xciter Amplifier’s power transformer is high-efficiency Toroidal for both high voltage and low voltage requirements. Power consumption is 85 watts at full-power output.

The Xciter headphone integrated amplifier is the first in a series of products to come under the Xciter name. The next Xciter is the matching D/A USB Converter. Let the Xcitement begin!

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$4,000

Xciter DAC
The Cary Audio Xciter DAC is the perfect match for the Xciter integrated amplifier! • Compact desktop 192 kHz/32 Bit DAC featuring the new AKM4399 • 32-Bit DAC along with the new National Semiconductor metal can LME49713 and LME 49710 output devices • These National Semi devices were specifically designed for Cary Audio Design • The Xciter DAC features a computer USB input along with optical input and two coaxial inputs. The inputs are selectable from the front panel. Front panel LED's will indicate the incoming sample rate up to 192 kHz.

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$2,380

CAD-300 SEI
15 watts per Channel, Single Ended Triode design, Pure Class A, Integrated Stereo Amplifier with 300B output tubes. 3 stereo input pairs, Standard with remote volume control. Metallic blue chassis with clear coat finish. ZERO feedback design.

Within its power range, the CAD 300 SEI integrated amplifier offers the most realistic sound reproduction one could desire for a "high-end" home audio system. Careful design, parts selection and proper circuit topologies contribute to incredible reliability and enjoyment. The CAD 300 SEI presents music with presence and directness, a result of single-ended circuit techniques, which eliminate crossover notch at low levels and also contributes to freedom from listening fatigue.

SLI 80
80 watts per channel in Class A/B ultra-linear mode, push pull amplifier design, 40 Watts per channel in Class A Triode mode, stereo integrated amplifier, 3 stereo input pairs, sub woofer preamp output, black steel chassis, 6550 output tubes. Standard with remote volume control, has 4 or 8 ohm speaker impedance switches, headphone jack, triode or ultra-linear mode switches and oil filled capacitors. Black anodised aluminium front panel.

Additional features include Soft shoe feet, remote volume control with mute, 4/8 ohm speaker impedance switch, Triode/Ultra-Linear mode selector switches, manual bias, and a headphone jack with 1/4” phone plug connector.

$6,000

CAI-1 Integrated Amplifier
The Cary Concept Series CAI 1 solid integrated power amplifier has 125 watts per channel. Class A/B design, with XLR and RCA inputs. Rear panel remote trigger circuit. Dual tone black and silver anodised aluminium front panel sections. Front panel backlit crystal display with CARY AUDIO DESIGN logo highlighted in the panel.

$3,800

CAD-300 SE Signature
15 watts per channel, Single Ended Triode, Pure Class A, Mono Blocks with 300B output tubes. Standard with 4 & 8 ohm speaker switch. Jaguar Anthracite black chassis with clear coat finish, black anodised aluminium front panel. ZERO feedback design.

The CAD 300 SE Signature power amplifiers started the Single-Ended Triode (SET) revolution in 1991! This amplifier has been in continuous production for over 14 years and brings the real life experience of music into your home as never before.

$8,000

CAD-805 AE
The CAD 805 Anniversary Edition offers 50 watts per channel, Pure Class A Single Ended Triode Mono Blocks with dual 6SN7 input stage, 300B driver stage tube, includes both 845 and 211 output tubes. User selector switch for output tube. Jaguar Anthracite black chassis and top plate with clear coat finish, anodised aluminium front panel. ZERO feedback design.

The 805 is a 300SE with an afterburner. The 805 has been through many versions through the years, improving on what already proved to be an outstanding power amplifier. The new design for the Anniversary Edition can about with the goal to take those years of practical field experience, and put everything in the kitchen sink- including the ability to switch from the 211 (output) tube to the 845 (output) tube.

$16,000

CAD-120 SA
The CAD 120 SA, push pull power amp is rated at 60 watts per channel in triode mode and 120 watts per channel in ultra linear mode.

The vacuum tube complement, for each channel of the CAD 120S, consists of an 6SL7 octal socket vacuum tube for the input stage, an 6SN7 octal socket vacuum tube for the driver stage and four KT 88 pentode output power tubes.

Front panel meters indicate the circuit bias setting for each channel for the power amplifier.

CAD 211 Founder's Edition - NEW!
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.

150 watts Class B, 110 watts per channel in Class A/B, 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. Built in bias meter on front panel. Cardas Gold Film and Foil capacitors. Speaker terminals for 4, 8 or 16 ohm speakers. ZERO feedback design.

$28,000

CAD-200
2 x 200 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, 2 x 350 watts per channel @ 4 ohms, Class A/B solid state design, Toroidal power transformer, remote turn-on trigger, RCA or Balanced Inputs, audiophile design stereo power amplifier, silver anodised aluminium front panel standard, black front panel optional, black painted steel chassis.

The CAD 200 offers 50 MHz Sanken output transistors, 800VA power transformer, and remote power on/off trigger switch. The unit is stable with low impedance or reactive loads like full range electrostatic speakers.

CAD-500 MB

1 x 500 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, 1 x 1,000 watts per channel @ 4 ohms, Class A/B solid state design, Toroidal power transformer, remote turn-on trigger, RCA or FET discrete Pure Balanced Inputs, audiophile design mono power amplifier, silver anodised aluminium front panel standard, black front panel optional, black painted steel chassis. Dual WBT speaker terminals for bi-wire operation.

Wheather in mono, stereo or in multi-channel usage, the CAD 500 MB is an audiophile quality power amplifier. In addition to awesome power delivery, the CAD 500 MB delivers flawless reproduction of musical detail. The features include remote trigger, short circuit protection, thermal protection circuit, and pure balanced FET input section.

SLP-03 Balanced Tube Preamplifier
The SLP 03 combines the desirable attributes of low noise, low distortion and ease of use making it an excellent preamplifier choice for your home audio system. This stereo vacuum tube preamplifier offers one XLR balanced input pair and six pairs of RCA single-ended inputs making it a very capable preamplifier. The adjustable brightness front panel display shows the current settings and volume levels during use. The SLP 03, when combined with a power amplifier is capable of outstanding musical reproduction using your favourite music.

$6,000

SLP-05 Pure Tube Balanced Preamplifier
Full featured, top of the line preamplifier with 2 balanced and 3 RCA stereo inputs, CINEMA BYPASS, tape monitor loop, vacuum tube preamplifier featuring (8) 6SN7 vacuum tubes. Vacuum tube head phone power amplifier section built in. Matching external heavy duty power supply with 5AR4 vacuum tube rectification includes front panel voltage and bias meters for the power supply. Standard with remote volume control. Jaguar Anthracite Black clear coat steel chassis and silver anodised aluminium front panel are standard. ZERO feedback design.

The SLP 05 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier is the most exciting control centre available for today's state-of-the-art audio/video systems. In sound quality alone, it transcends all previous Cary Audio Design preamps and elevates both digital and analogue sources to their full musical potential. Fully balanced, full-featured, including vacuum tube headphone stage, along with vacuum tube power supply. The SLP 05 is the preamp of choice for exceptional sound that rivals live performance.

In addition to the features listed to the left, the matching chassis size external power supply comes with 5AR4 vacuum tube voltage rectification and has two front panel meters for the circuit voltage and the bias readings. There is a timer warm up circuit that allows it to be used safely with 'rapid turn on' solid state power amplifiers. The headphone power amplifier uses two 6SN7 octal vacuum tubes coupled through audio transformers to produce 1/2 watt per channel.

The SLP 05 is engineered and built to provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment with facilities and features that ensure future compatibility and audiophile performance for many years to come. This preamplifier is a future collector’s item and deserves to be installed with the finest ancillary equipment available, such as the CD 306 SACD player or the CAD 211 Anniversary Edition power amplifiers.

$10,000

SLP-98 Pure Point to Point Line Stage Preamplifier

$6,000

SLP-98 Pure Point to Point Full function Preamplifier

$7,000

PH-302 MM/MC

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 optimised for 47 k ohm load, MC optimised 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 anodised aluminium faceplate, black steel chassis standard, silver faceplate optional.

CDP-1 CD
HDCD decoding, single CD playback at 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz sample rates, remotely selectable with the remote control handset or with a front panel button. Digital buffer stage to eliminate jitter! 24 bit Burr Brown 1792 DAC chips used for D/A conversion, C-core power transformer, fully regulated power supplies, fully shielded drive mechanism, front panel and remote handset buttons for upsampling.

CD 303T SACD Professional Version
The CD 303T SACD is a vacuum tube/solid state selectable SACD player. Plays Redbook CDs and upsamples at 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512, and 768kHz. Internal clocking of 22.5792 MHz in SACD processing mode. In vacuum tube mode, the analog output section utilizes four 12AU7 vacuum tubes as the audio gain stage as well as the output buffer. Can be used as a standalone DAC with switchable inputs for USB (24 bit 192 kHz), RCA, and Toslink. Eight (8) PCM1792u DAC chips running in parallel pairs. The output vacuum tubes have a removable panel above them for tube exchange or ‘tube rolling’ without opening the chassis.
Additional features of this player include adjustable metal cone feet, and vacuum tube and solid state output sections that can be changed through the remote or by a button on the front panel. Other enhancements include a dimmer light control for the display, C-core power transformer, fully regulated power supplies, RS 232 port control for custom installation systems, and HDCD decoding with Cary DSP-300 digital filter. Available with silver or black anodized aluminum front panel.

CD-306 Professional / SACD
Transport / Processor Player - Designer Series
SACD, HDCD, single CD playback, back panel digital inputs for external digital signals, AES/EBU, Toslink, or composite (RCA) connections. Digital buffer stage to eliminate jitter!  Burr Brown 1792 DAC's, 44.1, 96 or 192 kHz/24 bit processing for external digital inputs. 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512 or 768 kHz sample rate for disks played in the player, will work with external digital signals from a DAT, iPOD, other MP-3 player, CD-R, digital cable box or other digital input sources with 16-24 bit data, fully shielded transport, dual C-core power transformers, fully regulated power supplies, remote control switching between digital sample rates, remote volume control, top panel view window for the drive mechanisms shows internal bubble balance above drive, all aluminium chassis is silver or black anodised, adjustable metal cone feet standard.

RRP $12,000

Deluxe Paint Finishes on any Cary Classic Chassis

Any automotive paint finish that is in the Dupont Automotive Paint Catalogue small delay in delivery for custom finishes

Price Per Chassis $500