Excellent (basically mint) condition CAD-120S MkII amp with brand new resistors and LED light upgrade with a clean bill of health from Cary. Output tubes consist of Tungsol KT120's with both input and driver tubes Electro-Harmonix 6SN7's.
All tubes are balanced and tested good as new on a TV-7 calibrated tube tester. Included are a quad of Jensen Caps ($360), the amp now uses Mundorfs Supreme EVO sliver-gold caps which I much more prefer as well as 6 Hexfreds installed. You will not find a better condition used 120!
I want to make you aware that the original CAD 120S is not compatible with a lot of preamps because it did NOT have enough gain except with the Cary preamps. The new version of the Cary CAD 120S, which is now called the Cary CAD-120S MkII and which is described as follows: “The gain is increased from 10db to 28dB, and the sensitivity is 1.24V. We also made changes to the feedback network reducing overall global feedback.” If you are a Cary SLP-98 preamp owner, these changes may not matter. If you are not, the modifications to the Cary CAD 120S that have made it into the CAD 120S II matter a lot. It is now fully compatible with any preamp I know of, and the sound is truly exceptional.
Also included are two quads of good tested Electro - Harmonix KT88's.
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I would much prefer local pickup. I am willing to drive up to 70 miles to deliver if my asking price is met.
The sound of this amplifier is amazing. Great depth and space with incredible detail.
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