INTRODUCTION
It took over three years of painstaking research, engineering, listening, and refining, before Cary Audio
was ready to release the PH-302 MkII. But now that it's here, even the most demanding record
enthusiasts will realize this exotic unit is dedicated to nothing short of incomparable vinyl playback.
The PH-302 MkII is a vacuum tube design utilizing four 6SL7 dual triodes. The RIAA equalization curve is
derived from a passive RC circuit located between the two gain stages. The PH-302 MkII is supplied with
a regulated power supply to ensure an extremely quiet operation. The MC section uses two very high
quality step-up transformers. They provide enough gain for use with any MC cartridge and with an
extremely low noise floor. It is perfectly matched to any of the high-end Cary Audio integrated amplifiers
or preamplifiers.
The PH-302 MkII is finished with the beauty and detail that Cary Audio is famous for. With its black
chassis and black anodized front plate, you know immediately it belongs in the Cary Audio family of high-
end audio products.
For the analog lover the PH-302 MkII is a magical blend of art and technology that will add to your music
listening enjoyment hour after hour. Experience the PH-302 MkII, experience what vacuum tubes can do
to low output moving coil playback. We believe it will change the way you listen to music forever.
When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply:
WARNING
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Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions properly may
result in personal injury or death!
CAUTION
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No risk or personal injury; however, misuse or failure to follow instructions
may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
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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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