CAD-120S MKII
Power, warmth, and versatility in one.
🔗 Manufacturer websiteDescription ⌄
Cary Audio CAD-120S MKII — 120W stereo vacuum tube power amplifier. 60 watts per channel in triode mode and 120 watts per channel in ultra-linear mode into an 8 ohm speaker load.
Technical background
Stereo power amplifier with KT120 output tubes and three operating modes: triode (30W, Class A), ultra-linear (120W), and pentode. KT150 and EL34 compatible. Multiple bias adjustment points for tube rolling.
Design story
The CAD-120S MKII is Cary Audio's versatile tube stereo power amplifier — three operating modes mean it can be adapted to virtually any speaker or listening preference. Pairs with any Cary preamp and accepts KT120, KT150, or EL34 tubes.
Best for
Tube power amplifier enthusiasts wanting switchable triode/ultralinear operation; versatile partnering amplifier for a wide range of speakers and preamps Tube power amplifier buyers wanting flexibility; users of SLP-98P or SLP-05 preamps 2-channel tube power amplification; separates system with tube or solid-state preamp
Awards & press
⭐ N/A "Will drive just about any loudspeaker and sound divine whether driven thunderingly loud or just cruising." — Peter Familari, StereoNET, 2018
Features ⌄
- Switchable ultra-linear (120W) and triode (60W) modes — sonic flexibility front panel
- Fully balanced XLR and RCA inputs — true balanced circuit architecture
- Soft-start circuitry and automatic bias — reliable long-term tube management
- Point-to-point wiring — handcrafted in North Carolina, USA
- Three operating modes (Triode / Ultra-Linear / Pentode) — adapt to any speaker or listening preference
- KT120/KT150 compatible — use the latest premium output tubes for extended power and headroom