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CAD 120S
Stereo Power Amplifi er
NOTE: Before installing your new CAD 120S power amplifi er, please read this
manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, 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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Summary of Contents for Cary Audio Design CAD 120S
- Page 1 CAD 120S Stereo Power Amplifi er NOTE: Before installing your new CAD 120S power amplifi er, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, 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 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Welcome Thank You ... 5 Product Features ... 6 Unpacking and Installation ... 7 Specifications Specifications ... 8 Controls & Displays Front Panel ... 9 Top Panel... 9 Rear Panel ... 10 Operation Speaker Binding Posts ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
- Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Welcome
CES Show it became evident we had a winner of a product. Countless people wanted to listen to the CAD 120S. The only problem was there was nothing inside. All the circuitry was in my head! My only response to the question of “How does it sound?”, was “You’re going to love it!”... -
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 & Displays
3. RIGHT CHANNEL BIAS • Indicates a proper DC current of between 130 to 150 ma. 4. MODE • Press this button to change between Triode and Ultralinear modes. TOP PANEL The following illustration shows the tube placements on the CAD 120S. -
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
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. Please remember to keep the proper phase on each channel when connecting the loudspeaker cables. -
Page 13: Break-In Period
The tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours use to settle in for peak performance. The CAD 120S will sound good right out of the box but it will improve within a short time. After the first 50-100 hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass. This break-in period is true with quality vacuum tube audio amplifiers. -
Page 14: Service And Care
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the CAD 120S may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the CAD 120S is operated and by the cleanliness of the operating environment. -
Page 15: United States Limited Warranty
CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner. - Page 16 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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