CANARY AUDIO CA-308 Owner's Manual

300b single-ended mono block power amplifier

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ANARY
UDIO
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300B Single-Ended Mono Block

Power Amplifier

Handcrafted in California
CA-308
OWNER'S MANUAL
MADE IN USA

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  • Page 1: Power Amplifier

    ANARY UDIO ® 300B Single-Ended Mono Block Power Amplifier Handcrafted in California CA-308 OWNER’S MANUAL MADE IN USA...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer: Please allow us to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this CANARY AUDIO product. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Safety Instructions before attempting to operate the unit. After you have finished reading the instructions, please save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power Source: • The unit should be connected to an AC power source of the proper rated voltage. • Never replace the power supply’s line fuse with the one of incorrect characteristics. AC Cord Protection: • Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC cord. •...
  • Page 4: Proper Care

    • The time required to break in the CA-308 is approximately 30 to 50 hours. Upon completion of the break-in period you will hear an improvement in the overall sound quality of the amplifier.
  • Page 5 Do not plug the power supply into any outlet if you find any shipping damage. • Please keep all packing materials for future transport of your player. Shipping the CA-308 in anything other than its original boxes may result in damage that is not covered by warranty. ACCESSORIES The following items are included in the package aside from the main units: •...
  • Page 6: Connection Steps

    5. Connect the outputs of your preamplifier or any audio source equipment to the inputs on the back of the CA-308. Be sure to match up the left and right conductors appropriately. 6. Connect the loudspeaker cables to the loudspeaker binding posts on the back of the CA-308.
  • Page 7: Tubes Installation

    Carefully push down the tube into the socket with a gentle rocking motion until it is firmly seated. TUBE BIASING The CA-308 mono blocks amplifier is auto biasing. Adjustment is not necessary for this amplifier. Diagram 1.1 Overview of CA-308...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: CA-308 Rated Power Output: 8 Watts RMS Input Sensitivity: 1.2 Volts for full output Input Impedance: 100,000 Ohms Frequency Response: +/- 3 dB from 10 Hz to 54,000 Hz Total Harmonic: < 0.2% Signal-to-Noise ratio: -90 dB below 1 Watt...
  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    (3) years from the date of purchase. To receive this warranty, the original purchaser must complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it to Canary Audio within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Canary Audio will then validate the warranty to the original purchaser.

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