The CAD 120S Mk II is the latest stereo vacuum tube power amplifier from Cary Audio Design. The previous generation Rocket 88 R and the V 12R power amplifiers garnered fantastic reviews for stable power output, incredible value for the money and sound quality along with best buy and ‘Class A’ ratings from magazines and reviewers worldwide. This innovative stereo power amplifier is rated at 60 watts per channel in triode mode and 120 watts per channel in ultralinear mode into an 8 ohm speaker load.

Full rated output power is from 17 Hz to 23 kHz with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. The output stage may be switched ‘on the fly’ from triode mode to ultralinear mode by using a front panel selector button. There are LED lights above the mode selection button to show which mode the power amplifier is working in for visual confirmation.

The vacuum tubes in each channel consist of one 6SN7 for the input stage, one 6SN7 for the driver stage and four KT88 output power tubes. Upscale Audio has a large selection of super sexy NOS 6SN7 tubes available, as well as the best in 6550 & KT88 tubes, all tested to our exacting standards.

The circuit is a Pure Balanced design with separate RCA and XLR inputs. A soft start turn on circuit is built-in for long life and easy turn on in large systems. The power supply features 1,120 micro farads of capacitance for ample reserves in demanding usages. The output transformers and the power transformer have a single cover painted to match the chassis. The back-lit front panel meters indicate the circuit bias setting for each channel and visually indicate proper operation for the CAD 120S Mk II amplifier.

Upscale Audio always looks to get you the coolest upgrades possible. All CAD 120S Mk II amplifiers we have in stock come with factory upgraded Jensen oil & copper capacitors. These caps are expensive to use as an OEM part, but they sound so good, makes them a must-have for any Cary amplifier!

Does Cary offer custom finishes? The CAD 120S Mk II comes finished in an automotive-quality Anthracite Black. This high-gloss finish is beautiful, with just a hint of metallic to really make it shine. But Uncle Kevy knows that not everyone's into black paint... some of you like things a little more... exotic. For you guys, we can order your CAD 120S Mk II in any automotive finish your heart desires... even if your heart desires "Caution Orange."

See our special on the better suited CAD-120S UNLESS you need to use this in a home theater application.