In the CAV50, precision deposited tinoxide resistors yield low noise performance for greatest clarity.
CONRAD JOHNSON CAV 50 CONTROL AMPLIFIER FULL
High quality component parts assure full realization of the potential performance of the circuit design from new through many years of dependable use. Conrad-Johnson sets the standard for parts quality in the audio industry, and the CAV50 is no exception. Examination of the CAV50 will quickly reveal that we have not followed the trend to cut corners on parts quality to offer a cheap integrated amplifier masquerading as high-end product. The attractive price of the CAV50 reflects the genuine cost savings achieved by eliminating the extra circuitry and chassis of a preamplifier. Just add a high quality compact disc player, and a pair of monitor-grade loudspeakers for a true high-end audio system that makes minimal demands on your living space. Many owners will appreciate owning a home audio system that is at once highly musical, yet easy to set up, and a model of convenience in use. The result is a significant improvement in system performance and convenience, combined with a reduction in cost. This approach completely eliminates the inherent colorations of the active circuitry embodied in a preamplifier stage, and of the cabling between preamp and amp. The CAV50 elevates this design philosophy from the circuit level to the system level by eliminating the preamplifier altogether and incorporating the control functions on the amplifier chassis, hence the term control amplifier. At conrad-johnson, we have maintained a commitment to designing simple, straight forward circuits for audio components. Because each element of an audio circuit introduces its own sonic colorations, a simple circuit should be expected to yield superior musical performance. They always sounded great with the CAV-50 on the panels, but they really came alive when plugged into 400 watts RMS and 150 amps. Please look at the photos closely if this issue is of concern to you. Search for the rave reviews using CAV50 and stereotimes, stereofile, and audioreview. I have been listening to it for the past week and it sounds magnificent. The amp was inspected and approved by Matt Kamna, my tube audio technician in Portland OR and it was re-tubed with all new preamp tubes and NOS Siemans RFT E元4 output tubes. Please note: all the inputs are line stage and it does not have a phono preamp. Very musical with amazing detail and a wide and deep sound stage. I have owned 5 conrad johnson amplifiers since 1989 and this one is my personal favorite. 50 V to rated power Gain (PRE OUT): 20 dB Phase (speaker outputs): phase correct (non-inverting) Phase (PRE OUT): phase inverting Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-.5 dB Hum and Noise: 98 dB below 45 watts Hum and Noise (PRE OUT):94 dB relative to 2.5 V output Input Impedance: 50 kOhms Mechanical: Dimensions: 17.5W | 7.5H | 14D inches Weight: 44 lbs.Conrad Johnson CAV-50 Tube Integrated Amplifier in Very Good ConditionĬonrad Johnson CAV-50 Integrated Amplifier. Specifications: Amplifier Power (ultralinear operation): 45 watts per channel from 30 Hz to 15 kHz at no more than 1% THD, both channels driven into 4, 8, or 16 ohms Sensitivity. Ask me for shipping charges to your specific location. I am also including Herbie's tube dampers for all tubes for the price.Īsking for $1200 + shipping. Amplifier serviced and cleaned less than 1 year back. Rated 8/10 because of age, otherwise in excellent/very good condition (see photos).Ĭomes with 1 Tung-Sol 12AU7, 2 Genalex "Gold-Lion" 12AX7s, 2 Tung-Sol 6SN7 and 4 Tung-Sol E元4B. For sale: 1 Conrad Johnson CAV-50 Tube Control Amplifier.