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CONTENTS _________________________________________________________ Welcome............................................................................................................................3-4 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications ...................................................................................................................6-7 Features..............................
WELCOME__________________________________________________________ Greetings to all of you! I would like to tell you the story on how the mono bloc solid state power amplifiers called the 500 MB came about. The 500 MB’s are a pair of discrete, true balanced 500 watt amplifiers. In fact, these music powerhouses will yield 1,000 watts at a 4 ohm load.
devices. The amplifier also needed to be true fully balanced design to match some new preamplifier designs that I was completing. The basic prototypes were sounding much too good for our listening room at the factory. I took them home and I was now listening in my own living/listening room. The CAD 500 MB had me on my hands and knees with clip leads, various parts and a soldering iron. My wife knew this was turning into a serious design and listening project.
INTRODUCTION____________________________________________________ Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest solid state power amplifiers made. Whether in mono, stereo or in multi channel usage, the CAD 500 MB and the CAD 200 are audiophile quality power amplifiers. In addition to awesome power delivery, the CAD 500 MB and the CAD 200 power amplifiers deliver flawless reproduction of musical detail.
SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________ This section describes the basic specifications of the CAD 500 MB or CAD 200 power amplifiers at the time of printing. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ SENSITIVITY 1.42 Volts for full output ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________ This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WITH IMPROPER FUSES. NEVER REMOVE / INSERT AC LINE CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. Unpacking All Cary Audio Design shipping containers have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions.
distances up to 10 feet, #12 for 25 feet. Most audio dealers will have proper speaker cable in stock for this purpose. Consult your Authorized Cary Audio Design Dealer for advice about wire. Interconnects Signal input connections are made on the rear of your CAD 500 MB or Cary Cinema power amplifier, selecting either single ended RCA connections or XLR balanced inputs. The interconnect cables can be any convenient length your installation set-up requires.
SERVICE AND CARE ________________________________________________ The chassis may be cleaned with a soft towel and Windex® or a similar window cleaner. Spray it on the cleaning cloth to moisten it, not on the component. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals to clean the preamplifier. They may remove the labels from the chassis. The frequency and need of cleaning will be governed by operating environmental conditions. Avoid letting the component become dusty or wet.
AWARDS ___________________________________________________________ The CAD 500 MB and CAD 200 power amplifiers are derived from the CAD 500 T power amplifier that sold for $8,000 as a multichannel audiophile power amplifier. We firmly believe that you will enjoy with our Cary Classic solid state power amplifiers. Thank you for your support of Cary Audio Design. We suggest that a Cary Cinema CD player or Cary Classic preamplifier would be a great match for your Cary Classic power amplifier.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ________________________________________ SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Hum or “Buzzing” through the speakers Ground loop Install 2-pin adapter on AC cord to float the ground Intermittent or poor connection of interconnect ground Replace interconnect RCA/XLR Switch not in correct position If using balanced inputs, make sure switch is toward XLR connector and toward RCA jack for RCA in Reduced Output RCA/XLR Switch not in correct position If using balanced inputs, make sure switch is
UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY ______________________________ Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States, that Cary Audio Design vacuum tube or solid state power amplifiers, surround sound processors or preamplifiers shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.
foregoing constitutes Cary Audio Design’s entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other claim for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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