CAD-805 vs Cayin Audio 9084D MKII
The 9084D MKII's power @ 8ω is 28W against the CAD-805's 50W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 80 dB, and its output impedance 4Ω against 8Ω. Both share output voltage (1.0V RMS).
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About the CAD-805
The Cary Audio Design CAD-805 is a hand-built single-ended Class A1/A2 monoblock tube power amplifier using a directly heated triode output stage with a tube complement of 2 x 6SN7 input tubes, 1 x 300B driver tube, and both 845 and 211 output tube options. It is rated at 50 watts of pure Class A power with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, input impedance of 150k ohms, and 4, 8, and 16 ohm speaker output taps. The amplifier includes a 1629 cat-eye indicator tube for output level display and is designed as Cary's highest-power single-ended amplifier, widely recognized in the high-end community for its musical, triode-based presentation. The CAD-805 features an Anthracite Black chassis weighing approximately 80 lbs with a 5-minute warm-up time and recommended 100-hour break-in period for optimal performance.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 8Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 310.85 × 254 × 609.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 38.56 kg (85 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions