Cayin CS-100A Integrated Amplifier

Presenting the Cayin CS-100A

An integrated amplifier from Cayin

Cayin was founded in 1993 and is devoted to the design and production of high-end audio equipment. They specialise in valve amplifiers and base their designs on the iconic Saul B. Marantz Models 7 and 8 of the 1960s, which were famous for their sweet, natural and exceptionally musical sound.

Their CS-100A model is a fine example of their craft and is handcrafted with point-to-point wiring and with a wide bandwidth EI output toroidal transformer to provide the current to bring the music to life. The sweetness of valves with their sonic warmth and aesthetic glow will highlight the true analogue, atmospheric experience of listening to vinyl. 

The CS-100A has been totally reworked and now offers an on-board bias metre and can run KT88 valves as per the factory or EL34 family valves from a simple flick of a switch on the rear panel.

High-quality power output of 80w per channel is provided in Class AB Ultra Linear mode or 50wpc in Triode mode. Silver internal wiring is now used in the signal path for sparkling clean top-end production.

Full remote control and safety cage finish off this stunning high-powered amplifier.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 6SN7 voltage amplification stage, 12AU7EH phase inverter and voltage amplification, 12BH7EH voltage amplification and driver stage, and KT88 or EL34 output tubes.
• Three pairs of line inputs, one pair of pre-in and one pair of sub-outputs.
• Remote Volume Control
• 4 ohm and 8 ohm speaker impedance.
• Triode or ultra-linear mode switches, EL34 or KT88 selection, and external bias adjustment with metre monitoring.
• Anodised aluminium front, fully vented chassis with excellent finish.
• Handmade construction with the finest point-to-point wiring.
• Soft-start circuit.
• Premium Parts: Alps volume control, audio-grade capacitors and carbon film resistors, toroidal transformer for power supply, Wide bandwidth EI output transformer, Ceramic tube sockets, etc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Output: 50w Triode - 80w Ultralinear
• Tubes: KT88 × 8, 12AU7 × 2, 6CG7 × 2, 12AX7 × 1
• Frequency: Response 8Hz - 75kHz
• THD: 1% (1 kHz)
• S/N Ratio: dB
• Input Sensitivity: 480mV, 900mV (pre-in)
• Input Impedance: 100K Ohms
• Output Impedance: 4 ohm or 8 ohm Connections
• Power Consumption: 480w
• Internal Construction: Hand made with point-to-point wiring
• Soft Start Circuit: 30-second delay for extended tube life
• Output Transformers: Custom-made potted, low impedance and wide bandwidth
• Power Supply: Custom-made potted toroidal
• Protection: Tube plate fuse protects output stage
• Terminals: WBT-style speaker/gold-plated RCA × 4
• Capacitors: Premium Realcap & Nichicon
• Remote Control: All functions (except power), including Ultralinear and Triode select
• Finish: Silver faceplate
• Dimensions (W*H*D): W×D×H: 420 mm×394 mm×200 mm
• Weight: 30 kg
• Protective Cage: Yes

*This information has been obtained from the manufacturer's website. We advise that features, specifications & price are subject to change from the manufacturer without notice.

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