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- Page 1 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o CAD 300 SEI Single-ended Integrated Stereo Amplifier...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Introduction ............................4 Specifications ............................6 Features ..............................8 Installation Unpacking ............................9 Warranty Card............................9 Placement ............................9 Power Requirements ..........................9 Cables ..............................9 Operation AC On Power Switch ........................... 10 Break-In Period .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 16.
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most exotic vacuum tube audio integrated amplifiers available. Within its power range, the CAD 300 SEI integrated amplifier offers the most realistic sound reproduction one could desire for a “high-end” home audio system. Careful design, parts selection and proper circuit topologies contribute to the incredible reliability and enjoyment. - Page 6 INTRODUCTION The most exciting feature of the CAD 300 SEI, aside from how compact and gorgeous it looks, is the delightful, sensual beauty of the music it recreates. The first thing that will strike you about your CAD 300 SEI integrated amplifier is the incredible transparency and resolution of detail of the music. The CAD 300 SEI sensual nature is best revealed in the sense of life it displays in female vocalists.
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Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the basic specifications of the CAD 300 SEI at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply: WARNING ... - Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS ................................TUBE COMPLIMENT 2 – 300B triode output tubes in Class A single-ended (CAVT 300B tubes) 1 – 6SN7 input tube 2 – 6SN7 driver tubes ................................WARM-UP TIME 3 minutes ................................BREAK-IN PERIOD 100 hours of music playing time ................................
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Page 9: Features
FEATURES Front Panel ................................AC - ON SWITCH Turns AC power on in the “UP” position ................................INPUT SELECTOR Selection of line inputs for listening (CD, AUX1, AUX2) ................................VOLUME Dual precision potentiometer controlling volume of both channels ................................BALANCE Dual precision potentiometer to balance between left and right channels ................................ -
Page 10: Installation
DESIGN DEALER, please fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. Warranty restrictions apply. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Signal input connection is made via the input jacks on the rear of the CAD 300 SEI located next to the output binding posts. The interconnect cables from the output of the preamplifier can be any convenient length your set-up requires. The choice of a high quality interconnect cable is important. Once again, your audio dealer will have the proper cables in stock for this purpose. -
Page 12: Diagrams
DIAGRAMS Bias Adjustment Insert the meter plug into the bias jack. Adjust for 150 mA to 160 mA reading on volt ohm meter or DC current meter. Re-adjust the setting after the amp has warmed up for 10 minutes. Remove the bias adjustment plug and enjoy the music! Adjust bias pot until meter reads 160mA... -
Page 13: 300B Tube
DIAGRAMS 300B Tube... -
Page 14: Tube Placement Chart
DIAGRAMS Tube Placement Chart CAUTION Large pins on the 300B output tubes must be inserted into the large holes in the tube socket. Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious damage to the tubes and amplifier and is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. -
Page 15: Service And Care
If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the CAD 300 SEI amplifier, a matched set of output tubes of the same brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from Cary Audio Design. You should get a few years or more from the output tubes with everyday usage and many, many years of use from the 6SN7 input tube and 6SN7 driver tubes. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio. - Page 17 LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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