Skip to content

Cayin - CS-55A - Integrated Tube Amplifier

by Cayin

Original price $3,499.00 - Original price $3,499.00
Original price
$3,499.00
$3,499.00 - $3,499.00
Current price $3,499.00
Availability:
In stock

Voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store by Sound+Image Magazine.

Trusted by 40,000+ Aussies who love our Award-Winning Service.

Our Thoughts

Immerse yourself in sound like never before with the Cayin - CS-55A - Integrated Tube Amplifier. Crafted and fine-tuned in Germany, this amplifier masters power and versatility. The class AB circuit elegantly drives 2 x 40 watts directly to your gold-plated speaker terminals, giving you unparalleled freedom in choosing your speaker. And the machine offers flexibility in source choice as well. If vinyl is your thing, there is the option to use a separate phono board or order the Cayin CS-55A with it. If digital is your preference, instruct the amplifier to handle the conversion of digital audio signals up to 32bit/384kHz via USB 2.0. This high-end sound card and vintage tube charm can be personalized as well, with switching between triode and ultra-linear operations and a bias adjustment with display instrument. Plug in your headphones, sit back and indulge in superior sound quality tailored to your taste. The burden of choice has never been more satisfying.

🇦🇺 About Our Award-Winning Service

Transform Your Listening Space: Personalised Expertise at Every Step

Ever felt the frustration of a mismatched audio system? The hours lost deciphering reviews, and the disappointment when it doesn't meet your expectations? We understand because we've been there.

Meet Stuart, Yvonne, Nathan, and Vaughan. But more importantly, meet the solution to your audio dilemmas.

Why Trust The Audio Tailor?

  1. Awarded Excellence: 🏆 Honored as Australia’s Hi-Fi Retailer of the Year in 2021 and 2022, and hailed as Queensland’s Best Hi-Fi Retailer. Not just accolades, but a testament to our dedication.
  2. Genuine Audiophiles, Not Salesmen: We aren’t just in this for sales. We're in it for the love of sound, and to enhance your auditory experiences.
  3. Personal Touch: Our commitment is to craft an audio experience tailored to you. Forget one-size-fits-all.

Our Promise?

To be with you at every step. From envisioning a serene evening with your favourite album to setting up the ultimate cinematic audio for movie nights. And once that’s clear, we’ll guide you on making it a reality - harmonising your budget, room dynamics, and dream.

What Makes Us Different?

We aren’t satisfied with the status quo. We rigorously test products, delve deep into the details, ensuring you get nothing but the best. We're about quality, not just brand names.

Act Now!

Remember, the journey to impeccable sound doesn't have to be solo. Let us be your guide.

Ready to Elevate Your Audio Experience?

Call 1300 308 711
Email sales@theaudiotailor.com.au
Or visit our Brisbane store.

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:

  1. Amplifier Power: The Cayin CS-55A integrated tube amplifier delivers an impressive power of 2 x 40 watts, delivered through gold-plated speaker terminals.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bias Adjustment: The CS-55A features an external bias adjustment with a display instrument for precise calibration of the unit.
  5. MM Phono Input: For a nominal additional fee, users can enjoy the unique resonance that only vinyl can offer.
  6. Diverse Inputs: This unit features various inputs, including 3 x Line, or optional 1 x Phono MM, 2 x Line.
  7. Encapsulated Alps Potentiometer: This top-notch component ensures smooth volume adjustment and impeccable sound quality.

Benefits:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Tailor-made Audio: With various operational and tube settings, you can tweak your sound to your liking for an individualized listening experience.
  4. Precise Calibration: The external bias adjustment with display enhances your control over your sound and ensures the perfect calibration of the unit.
  5. Unique Vinyl Resonance: The optional phono input lets vinyl lovers enjoy their LPs with the high-quality sound the CS-55A delivers.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

Transform Your Experience with Cayin

Get expert advice. Speak with our team. We're Australia's Cayin experts.
Voted #1

Australian Hi-Fi Retailer Of The Year

40K+ Aussies Trust Us

Decades of Experience

Highest Rated Hi-fi Store

Australia's Highest-Rated Hi-Fi Store

Ridiculously Good Service

AV Experts, Not Salespeople

Compare products

{"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}

Select first item to compare

Select second item to compare

Select third item to compare

Compare