Cary Xciter Tube headphone amp/Integrated amp
w/ Remote (volume operation only)
I replaced my McCormack Micro Integrated with the Cary and it has been great. I've used it to drive my Oppo , Grado and AKG cans, as well as Acoustic Energy Aegis One speakers ( and on occasion, Klipsch Heresy).
with very solid performance.
Herd thinning? Downsizing? Sanity Revisited? call it what you want.
but call the CARY Yours for ...
$ SOLD!!!! + shipping (within the contiguous United States)Payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal
$3250 is what they were originally getting for one of these. ($2750 was the closeout pricing)
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Circuit Type: Class A triode push-pull amplifier, Auto-Bias Triode mode operation
Power Output: 5 WPC@ 8 ohm load
Line Inputs: 3 selectable RCA inputs (gold plated)
Sub Woofer Outputs: Sub woofer Out - RCA single-ended - one for each channel (gold-plated)
Headphone Output: 4 - 300 ohm compatible - 1/4" diameter, 3 circuit jack
Noise and Hum: -80 dB below rated output
Input Impedance: 100K - RCA Unbalanced
Frequency Response: 17 Hz - 25 KHz flat @ 1 watt
Tubes:
Qty 2: 12AX7A input gain stage/driver stage
Qty 4: 6L6GC output tubes
Speaker Posts: 5 way binding, gold-plated copper
Tube Sockets: Ceramic w/ silver pins
Power Transformer: High Efficiency Toroidal for both High Voltage and Low Voltage requirements
Output Transformer(s): Custom laminate, 15 watt rating
Resistors: 1% Precision Metal Film
Capacitors: Polystyrene, Film and Foil
Power Supply Capacitors: 7 x 100 Micro Farad @450VDC (Low Impedance Electrolytic), 2 x 0.22 Micro Farad @600VDC (Polystyrene Kimber Kaps)
Wiring: Printed circuit board and custom point to cabling (all low level signal cables are shielded coaxial)
AC Cord: 3 Conductor Shielded, Detachable
AC Power Requirements: 117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 80 watts idle, 85 Watts Full Power Output
Warm-Up Time: 3 Minutes
Finish: Black Powder Coat Gloss
Weight: 16.5 lbs
Dimensions HWD: 5 7/8"x11"x13"
