CAD-280SA vs CAD-280SA V12
The CAD-280SA V12 matches the CAD-280SA on power @ 8ω (100W), signal-to-noise (84 dB), input impedance (150000Ω), and class (A).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,200
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CAD-280SA
The Cary Audio CAD-280SA V12R is a two-channel push-pull tube power amplifier that operates in pure Class A with selectable triode or ultralinear modes. It delivers 50 watts per channel in triode mode and 100 watts per channel in ultralinear mode, with 200 watts mono ultralinear operation, and uses 2 x 12BZ7 input tubes, 2 x EL84 driver tubes, and 12 x EL34 output tubes. It includes switch-selectable RCA and XLR inputs, three five-way binding posts for 4 or 8 ohm speaker taps, adjustable biasing, and a detachable shielded AC cord.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.6V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 150000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 84 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- 5-way binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 317.5 × 228.6 × 508 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 38.56 kg (85 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black anodized aluminum, Jaguar Carnival Red front panel
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions