Cary Audio Design CAD 120S MkII Owner's Manual

Cary Audio Design CAD 120S MkII Owner's Manual

Stereo power amplifier
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CAD 120S MkII
Stereo Power Amplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 CAD 120S MkII...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ................... 2 Welcome Thank You .......................... 5 Product Features ......................... 6 Unpacking and Installation ....................7 Specifications ........................8 Controls and Displays Front Panel ......................... 9 Top Panel ..........................9 Rear Panel ........................10 Operation Speaker Binding Posts ......................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment.
  • Page 4 Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage. Power Cord: The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this product.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    THANK YOU Dear Cary Audio Customer: I am so pleased and excited about the Cary Audio Design CAD 120S stereo vacuum tube power amplifier. I have spent countless hours designing and refining this very special vacuum tube power amplifier. The CAD 120S started life in September of 2006 as a 60 watt ultra-linear push pull amplifier.
  • Page 7: Product Features

    WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES The stereo vacuum tube power amplifier has a great history at Cary Audio Design. The previous generation Rocket 88 R and the V 12R power amplifiers garnered fantastic reviews for stable power output, incredible value for the money and sound quality along with ‘Best Buy’ and ‘Class A’...
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should 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.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating the CAD 120S is a simple procedure. It is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating environment. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new CAD 120S amplifier into operation.
  • Page 10: Controls And Displays

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. 2. LEFT CHANNEL BIAS • Indicates a proper DC current of between 130 to 150 ma. 3. RIGHT CHANNEL BIAS •...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT – NEGATIVE LEAD 2. RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT – POSITIVE LEAD 3. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – XLR INPUT 4. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – RCA INPUT 5. TUBE FUSE ½ AMP FAST BLOW RIGHT CHANNEL 6.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Your new CAD 120S power amplifier is ready for operation after the speaker, interconnect cables and the vacuum tubes have been installed into their proper sockets. Refer to the labeling on the chassis for placement and proper tube installation. SPEAKER BINDING POSTS The CAD 120S will drive loudspeaker loads from as low as 2 ohms to a high of 16 ohms without any adjustment.
  • Page 13: Break-In Period

    If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the amplifier, a matched set of output tubes of the same name brand should be used. A new tube kit is available from Cary Audio. You should get years of service from the rugged KT-88 output tubes. The input and driver 6SN7 tubes can last even longer.
  • Page 14: Service And Care

    Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player. NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS Cary Audio will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis. At this time, the standard non-warranty service bench fee is $125 for the first hour and $95 per hour thereafter.
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    5. Accessories, including but not limited to, batteries, cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, antenna and detachable power cords. 6. Warranty is void if purchase was made from anyone other than an authorized Cary Audio dealer. Who May Enforce the Warranty? This warranty extends to products purchased directly from Cary Audio or an authorized Cary Audio dealer.
  • Page 16 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 17 International Purchasers (Export Markets) Cary Audio warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside of the United States, please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details...
  • Page 18 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com 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 o...

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