Unlock the realm of unparalleled realism and detail with SET—Single-Ended Triode—an insider secret revered by tube enthusiasts. The CAD-300SEI harnesses this technology to deliver a pure, natural musical experience, eliminating distortions and revealing rich layers of detail, a lush midrange, and captivating dimensionality. Despite its modest 15-watt total output, this amplifier excels where others falter, creating a backdrop of silence against which every musical nuance flourishes.
Quiet yet powerful, the CAD-300SEI unveils the true essence of your favorite recordings, allowing you to discern the subtlest details—from the resonant tones of a Steinway piano to the nuanced timbres of a Stradivarius violin. Uncover hidden intricacies and experience music in its purest form. Praised by Head-Fi enthusiasts worldwide as one of the best headphone amplifiers available at any price, its integrated headphone output offers uncompromising amplification, utilizing the amplifier’s full circuitry for a transcendent listening experience. Elevate your audio journey with the CAD-300SEI—a testament to the timeless adage that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Circuit Type: Single-Ended Class A
Power Output: 15 watts
Input Sensitivity: .42 Volt for full output
Noise and Hum: -90 dB below full output
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 23 KHz +/- .75 dB
Inputs: CD, AUX1, AUX2, Headphone jack
Tubes: 1 ea – 6SN7 Input / 2 ea – 6SN7 Driver / 2 ea – 300B Output
Power Transformer: 1 ea – EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle
Output Transformer(s): 2 ea – EI Laminate Air Gap, 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors: 1% Metal Film
Capacitors: Polypropylene Film with hand-soldered copper terminals (optional upgrades available)
Power Supply Capacitors: 2 ea – 1200µF@250 VDC
AC Cord: 3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements: 117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 107 watts – Operation
Warm-Up Time: 3 Minutes
Break-In Time: 100 hours of playing time
Finish: Anthracite black chassis with silver or black aluminum faceplate
Weight: 51 lbs
Dimensions: 8″ H x 14″ W x 14″ D