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SPECIFICATIONS

Operating the CAD-211M amplifiers is a simple procedure since each unit is designed for
long term stability in virtually any home operating situation.  Therefore, 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 Cary Audio Design
CAD-211M mono block amplifier into operation.

The following definitions are applicable to this manual.  These definitions must be
followed explicitly.

WARNING:  ELECTRICAL HAZARD!  MISUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW 

INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL 

INJURY OR DEATH!

CAUTION:   No risk of personal injury; however, misuse or failure to follow 

instructions may result in damage of equipment.

NOTE:  

No risk of personal injury or equipment damage; however, misuse or 

failure to follow instructions may prevent proper performance

of the 

equipment.

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Specifications

The following section describes the CAD-211M basic specifications.  Specifications are
subject to change without notice or obligation.

POWER OUTPUT:

80W

FEEDBACK:

Zero

FREQUENCY 
RESPONSE:

20Hz - 20KHz +

NOISE:

80dB Below Rated Output

SENSITIVITY:

2V

TUBE COMPLIMENT:

2 - 845 Output

Summary of Contents for CAD-211M

Page 1: ...CAD 211M please read this manual carefully This manual will inform you of the CAD 211M specifications proper installation procedures and operation procedures Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to properly service and care for your new CAD 211M ...

Page 2: ...owed explicitly WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD MISUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION No risk of personal injury however misuse or failure to follow instructions may result in damage of equipment NOTE No risk of personal injury or equipment damage however misuse or failure to follow instructions may prevent proper performance of the equipment 1 ...

Page 3: ... DIMENSIONS 10 H x 12 1 4 W x 24 D NET WEIGHT 90 lbs SHIPPING WEIGHT 125 lbs POWER TRANSFORMER 300 percent duty cycle wax impregnated OFC copper OUTPUT TRANSFORMER 200 percent duty cycle wax impregnated OFC copper CAPACITORS oil filled POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS 1500MF 450V AC CORD detachable WARM UP TIME 5 minutes BREAK IN PERIOD 100 hours of music playing time ...

Page 4: ...e Ended Input via gold plated RCA jack One Balanced Input via XLR connector Note When using Balanced Input the toggle switch located next to the XLR input jack must be flipped toward the XLR jack FUSE AC power fuse Never replace with any other fuse than 5 amp SLOW BLOW 250 VOLT Tube fuse Never replace with any other fuse than 1 2 amp FAST BLOW 250 VOLT CAUTION Use of any other protection fuse can ...

Page 5: ...cking cartons for future storage or after sale service 2 3 Warranty Card Fill out the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and return to Cary Audio Design within 10 days of the original purchase Keep your original sales slip and packing cartons for future reference Failure to register warranty will limit the warranty to one year 2 4 Amplifier Placement In general the location of the CAD 211M amplif...

Page 6: ...1 Operation Your new CAD 211M is ready for operation after the speaker interconnect cables and all the tubes have been installed See page 8 for tube positions 3 2 AC On Power Switch Simply push the AC On switch to the ON position Observe that all tubes are lit filaments After 30 seconds flip the stand by switch to the OPERATE position The eye tube will then light 3 3 Stand By Switch This is a most...

Page 7: ...quency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the CAD 211M is operated and by operating environmental cleanliness 4 2 Tube Replacement If it becomes necessary to replace the tubes in the CAD 211M amplifier a matched set of tubes of the same brand should be used Although tube life varies depending on the nature and degree of use under normal operating conditions for home use the tubes in th...

Page 8: ...e cabinet Contact with high voltages found in the unit can be fatal Completely remove AC Power Cord from the wall and allow 30 minutes for the high voltage capacitors to discharge through bleeder resistors before attempting to change tubes or clean the inside of the amplifier CAUTIONS Never remove insert AC Plug when the unit is on or the AC Power Switch is in the ON position Obstruction of the to...

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