Specifications – Cary Audio Design Xciter User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Operating the CAD
Xciter 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
Xciter amplifier into operation.
The following section describes the CAD
Xciter amplifiers’ basic specifications. The specifications
are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Circuit Type
Class A triode push-pull amplifier, Auto-Bias Triode mode
operation
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Power Output
5 Watts per channel into 8 ohm load
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Line Inputs
3 selectable inputs per channel - RCA single-ended
(Gold Plated)
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Sub-Woofer Outputs
Sub-woofer Out - RCA single-ended - one for each channel
(Gold Plated)
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Headphone Output
4 - 600 ohm compatible - 1/4"diameter, 3 circuit jack
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Noise and Hum
-80 dB below rated output
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Input Impedance
100K - RCA Unbalanced
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Frequency Response
17 Hz - 25 KHz flat @ 1 watt
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Tubes
2 - 12AX7A input gain stage/ driver stage
4 - 6L6GC output tubes
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Power Transformer
High Efficiency Toroidal for both High Voltage and Low Voltage
Requirements
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Output Transformer(s)
Custom laminate – 15 watt rating
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Resistors
1%
precision
metal
film
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Capacitors
Polystyrene, Film, and Foil
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Power Supply Capacitors
7 x 100 Micro Farad @450VDC (Low Impedance Electrolytic),
2 x 0.22 Micro Farad @600VDC (Polystyrene Kimber Kaps)
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Speaker Posts
Gold plated copper, 5-way binding
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Wiring
Printed Circuit Board and custom point to cabling
(all low level signal cables are shielded coaxial)
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AC Cord
3 Conductor Shielded, Detachable
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AC Power Requirements
117 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption 80 Watts idle, 85 Watts Full Power Output