Cayin - CS-55A - Integrated Tube Amplifier
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ℹ Product Information
Cayin CS-55A Integrated Tube Amplifier
Indulge in a symphony of audio transcendence with the Cayin CS-55A Integrated Tube Amplifier, crafting magnificent soundscapes for the discerning audiophile. Revered as a seamless marriage between German engineering and tube amplifier tradition, this high-end jewel radiates with an impressive power of 2 x 40 watts, elegantly transmitted to your speakers via gold-plated terminals.
The Cayin CS-55A is defined not only by its impressive power capabilities but by its remarkable flexibility, catering to both the digital native and the vinyl connoisseur. Reverberate your room with the sound of your favorite vinyl with the optional phono board or venture into the digital realm, allowing the unit to serve as a truly high-end audio card for your computer, ready to master up to 32bit / 384kHz conversion with USB 2.0. You have complete control over tonal quality with switchable output stage between triode and ultra-linear operation in addition to another switch allowing use of EL34 or KT88 tubes.
This outstanding amplifier also features an external bias adjustment with a display instrument for perfect calibration and an MM phono input for those craving the oft-nostalgic resonance unique to vinyl. On its imposing aluminum façade, an easily accessible jack awaits your headphones, ensuring not just a shared auditory experience, but also intensely personal encounters with your music. Molten silver front panel aid in forging a finishing touch to the aesthetic, fused with carefully chosen components such as the encapsulated Alps potentiometer and ceramic tube base, the Cayin CS-55A not only delivers the high-quality sound you crave but also a beautifully harmonious visual addition to any hi-fi setup.
Features:
- Amplifier Power: The Cayin CS-55A integrated tube amplifier delivers an impressive power of 2 x 40 watts, delivered through gold-plated speaker terminals.
- Source Flexibility: This amplifier accommodates both record enthusiasts and digital natives. It includes an optional phono board as well as a USB 2.0 connection for high-quality audio conversions up to 32bit / 384kHz.
- Personalized Sound Control: With switches for triode and ultra-linear operation, as well as EL34 or KT88 tubes, you can tailor your sound according to your preferences.
- Bias Adjustment: The CS-55A features an external bias adjustment with a display instrument for precise calibration of the unit.
- MM Phono Input: For a nominal additional fee, users can enjoy the unique resonance that only vinyl can offer.
- Diverse Inputs: This unit features various inputs, including 3 x Line, or optional 1 x Phono MM, 2 x Line.
- Encapsulated Alps Potentiometer: This top-notch component ensures smooth volume adjustment and impeccable sound quality.
Benefits:
- Dynamic Power: With its power output of 2 x 40 watts, the amplifier can drive a wide range of speakers, giving you more freedom in speaker selection.
- Versatile Source Options: Whether you prefer vinyls or digital audio, the CS-55A accommodates both, allowing you to enjoy your music the way you like it.
- Tailor-made Audio: With various operational and tube settings, you can tweak your sound to your liking for an individualized listening experience.
- Precise Calibration: The external bias adjustment with display enhances your control over your sound and ensures the perfect calibration of the unit.
- Unique Vinyl Resonance: The optional phono input lets vinyl lovers enjoy their LPs with the high-quality sound the CS-55A delivers.
- Multiple Connection Options: With 3 x Line, or optional 1 x Phono MM, 2 x Line, you can connect a wide variety of audio sources to your system.
- Quality Controls: The use of an encapsulated Alps potentiometer ensures reliable, high-quality volume control.
Specifications:
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Design and Development Location | Tuned and designed in Germany |
| Power | 2x40 watts heat |
| Speaker Terminals | Gold-plated (flexibility in speaker choice) |
| Circuit | Class AB |
| Source | Vinyl and computer (With USB 2.0 ) |
| Output Stage | Can be switched between triode and ultra-linear operation |
| Tube usage | EL34 and KT88 tubes |
| Adjustment Features | External bias adjustment with display instrument |
| Inputs | 3x Line or optional 1x Phono MM, 2x Line |
| Audio Conversion | Up to 32bit/384kHz |
| Frequency range | 5Hz-48kHz(-3dB) |
| Output power (RMS ) | 40W + 40W Ultralinear, 22W + 22W Triode |
| Harmonic distortion | 1% (1kHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 92 dB |
| Input Impedance | 100k Ohm |
| Input Sensitivity | 280mV |
| Tubes | 12AX7 / ECC83 × 2, 12AU7 / ECC82 × 2, KT88 × 4 |
| Included Equipment | Remote control, integrated bias meter |
| Housing Color | Anthracite Metallic |
| Front Panel | Silver |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 ohms, 8 ohms |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 270VA |
| Mains Voltage | 230V AC / 50Hz |
| Dimensions | 360mm × 334mm × 180mm |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| PHONO Input Sensitivity | 3mV |
| PHONO Input Impedance | 47kΩ |
| PHONO Gain | 40dB |
| PHONO Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 68dB |
| USB DAC specifications | Compatible with Audio Class 1.0 and Audio Class 2.0, word lengths:16-32bits, sampling rate: 44.1kHz-384kHz |
| USB DAC Operating Systems | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Mac OS |
Unleash the full potential of your audio experience with the Cayin CS-55A Integrated Tube Amplifier, where sophistication meets unparalleled performance. Its awe-inspiring power, intriguing flexibility, and exquisite craftsmanship make this amplifier a symbol of the apex in audio engineering. So whether you're a vinyl revivalist seeking nostalgic echoes or a digital audiophile demanding high-resolution purity, the CS-55A has you covered. This audiogem promises to transform your music listening into an invigorating journey of discovery. Dive into boundless sonic clarity and dimensional richness, courtesy of Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, The Audio Tailor. Allow the enchanting melodies to flow from the Cayin CS-55A to your heart, resonating with every fibre of your being. Crafted for the true connoisseur, there is no better harmonious marriage between power and aesthetics. Contact us today at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au and experience the acoustic symphony that is the Cayin CS-55A.
ℹ Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Design and Development Location | Tuned and designed in Germany |
| Power | 2x40 watts heat |
| Speaker Terminals | Gold-plated (flexibility in speaker choice) |
| Circuit | Class AB |
| Source | Vinyl and computer (With USB 2.0 ) |
| Output Stage | Can be switched between triode and ultra-linear operation |
| Tube usage | EL34 and KT88 tubes |
| Adjustment Features | External bias adjustment with display instrument |
| Inputs | 3x Line or optional 1x Phono MM, 2x Line |
| Audio Conversion | Up to 32bit/384kHz |
| Frequency range | 5Hz-48kHz(-3dB) |
| Output power (RMS ) | 40W + 40W Ultralinear, 22W + 22W Triode |
| Harmonic distortion | 1% (1kHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 92 dB |
| Input Impedance | 100k Ohm |
| Input Sensitivity | 280mV |
| Tubes | 12AX7 / ECC83 × 2, 12AU7 / ECC82 × 2, KT88 × 4 |
| Included Equipment | Remote control, integrated bias meter |
| Housing Color | Anthracite Metallic |
| Front Panel | Silver |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 ohms, 8 ohms |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 270VA |
| Mains Voltage | 230V AC / 50Hz |
| Dimensions | 360mm × 334mm × 180mm |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| PHONO Input Sensitivity | 3mV |
| PHONO Input Impedance | 47kΩ |
| PHONO Gain | 40dB |
| PHONO Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 68dB |
| USB DAC specifications | Compatible with Audio Class 1.0 and Audio Class 2.0, word lengths:16-32bits, sampling rate: 44.1kHz-384kHz |
| USB DAC Operating Systems | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Mac OS |
