This is the unit that heralded the availability of low cost high quality audio components from China. This unit was made famous because Paul Grzybek of Bizzy Bee (RIP - a truly great guy that I had the pleasure of speaking with at length about this unit) took an already over-achieving integrated amp and added some quality options that made it an even better value.
These are the options that made it such a versatile and great-sounding amp.FOCUS CONTROL- adjust the amount of feedback to your taste EXTERNAL BIAS WITH EXTENDED RANGE - no need to open the unit to adjust bias and I even include the digital multimeter. You can use anything from EL-34's to KT-88's UPGRADE THE SMALL SIGNAL COUPLING CAPS TO AURICAPS - overall improved sound - smoooooth SUBWOOFER OUT - use this for an super easy signal level output connection to your sub or open the unit and re-connect wires for an additional input. Here is some of the original ad copy from Cayin:
This is a versatile high quality hand made 4-input stereo integrated tube amplifier. The essential building block for a marvelous sounding stereo system. Minimal feedback with outstanding perfect square wave reproducing output transformers are what separate this amp from all others. Handmade using silver audio path wire. NOT built on a low budget giant PC board. Point to point hand wired using high quality parts. Built to last a lifetime. Beautiful inside and out. The heavy gauge solid steel chassis along with stunning clear coat midnight metallic blue paint dress this amp to look as nice as it sounds. The Cayin TA-30 plays tube rich deep bass notes (flat to 18Hz) along with incredible midrange imagery. The Cayin amp is a real giant slayer! You will hear spine shivering haunting imagery. This is what tube amps are all about - playing the harmonic content. Most amps do not sound this wide open and enjoyable. Once you hear the Cayin TA-30 you’ll want to get up and dance! Selling very fast since being reviewed by The Absolute Sound Magazine - a 2004 recommended buy! Cayin TA-30 features and technical specifications:
USA 117 volt power
1 year US serviced warranty
Tube overload protection fuse resistors
Soft start to promote long life
4-Input selector, 100k input impedance
Huge double enclosed toroidial power transformer
Heavy perfectly wound epoxy/sand potted transformers
Measures 35 watts per channel clean both channels playing
TAD version frequency response: 18 to 120kHz!-3db
4 & 8-Ohm large gold stereo output jacks
Beautiful heavy gold faceplate, solid metal knobs
Heavy steel chassis with beautiful clear coat paint
Includes a metal vented tube cover
Ceramic chassis mounted tube sockets
Includes EL34 outputs, 12AU7 & 12AX7 driver tubes
Heavy detachable shielded power cord
Dimensions: 11.5 W, 15.5 D, 7.75 H
Weight: 41 Pounds
Quality design and construction throughout original double box, manual, power cord, digital multimeter and all tubes
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