Cary Audio Design CAD-300SE Signature Amplifiers Reviews


Cary Audio Design CAD-300SE Signature
MSRP:
$
CAD-300SE Signature Monoblocks
  • Circuit Type: Single-Ended Class A
  • Power Output: 15 Watts
  • Input Sensitivity: 1.5 Volt for full output
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz +/- .75 dB
  • Tubes:
    1 ea - 300B Output
    1 ea - 5R4 Rectifier
    1 ea - 6SL7 Driver
    1 ea - 6SL7 Input

  •    
     |  Sorted by Latest Review |  Sort by Best Rating >> |  Sort by Worst Rating >> | 
    Rating
    Reviewed by:

    Robert Raville

    (AudioPhile)

    Review Date
    January 2, 2009

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    1 to 3 months

    Visitors rate this review
    5.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

    Rate this review?

    Review 1 of 1

    Price Paid:  $5500.00 from Cary Audio

    Summary:
    These amplifiers are the best to date, that I have ever owned. Having all the sweetness in sound with full range benefits using the 300B tubes. They operate in pure class A single ended mode with cathode auto bias, yielding 15 watts of pure joy. The dual triode tubes offer the extra punch that single driver tubes do not deliver, the 5r4 tube rectifier is a sturdy and robust design with the added sweetness to the sound, that doesn't muddy the low bass detail. To steal a phrase, these amplifiers have this jump factor the Cary amplifiers are famous for. They have all the smoothness throughout, taunt, tight bass, and sound to die for. They sound great on all types of music put through them, my main speakers are Altec 604 type which are merciless on amplifiers, showing all there strengths with no weaknesses. Please addition if you can or buy out right, you will not be disappointed.

    Strengths:
    Incredible transparency and resolution of detail, excellent bass for tube amps, using horn speakers or dynamic driver types, these amplifiers deliver the goods. These amplifiers are auto bias, come factory installed with tung-sol tubes, which are fantastic sounding, matching high-end 300b (EH)tubes aswell. I would recommend these to any serious audio types who like music in all its glory.

    Weaknesses:
    None

    Similar Products Used:
    Other tube amplifiers from Cary, Cayin, Tad, modified Dyna's, Threshold and the list goes on and on.


    Comments
    Robert Raville (01/06/2009)
    Please note, my comments are: Please AUDITION these amplifiers or buy outright, you will not be disappointed, but enjoy the great musical expereince these amplifiers provide.
    Would you like to Comment?
    Join AudioReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

    Hot Deals

    Russound
    KT1 C5
    $2578 Delivered
    $4699
    AV Perfection
    SANUS
    BF24B
    $44.99 w/ Free
    59.99
    Stands and Mounts.com

    Top Amplifiers

    1. EmotivaXPA-2 STEREO 2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
    2. ParasoundA21
    3. Pathos AcousticsTwin Towers
    4. Carver AudioTFM-35x
    5. Odyssey AudioStratos
    more...


    Buyers Guides