Cayin C 500

Four GU-29 tubes deliver 2 x 70 W in class AB, relayed by point-to-point wiring. The natural sound colors of this integrated amplifier arouse passions, not least the unusual design of the tubes.

Having all the qualities of tubes, the Cayin 500 also combines an undeniable musical plasticity with very high-level agility.

• Circuit: A/B
• Output power (RMS): 2 x 70 W at 1% THD
• Tubes:
  • 4 x GU-29
  • 4 x 12AU7
  • 2 x 12AX7
  • 2 x 6N6

Measurements

• Frequency response: 18 - 50,000 ± 0.5 dB
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.8% (1 kHz)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 90 dB
• Input impedance: 100 k ohm
• Input sensitivity: 775mV
• Output impedance: 4 Ω, 6 Ω, 8 Ω

Connectivity

• Inputs: Tape, CD, AUX, Tuner
• Outputs: Tape out

General

• Chassis: black, silver
• Front panel: black
• Power consumption: 300W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 374 x 232 x 519 mm
• Weight: 34 kg