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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