SI-300.2D
All-in-one authority.
🔗 Manufacturer websiteDescription ⌄
Cary Audio SI-300.2d — Class A/B 300W×2 solid-state integrated amplifier with digital stage. Class AB 300 watts x 2 power amplifier with analog RCA and XLR inputs and an analog preamplifier gain stage, plus a digital section derived from Cary's reference products.
Technical background
Class D output stage delivering 300W @ 8Ω / 450W @ 4Ω. Balanced XLR inputs and output. Built-in AKM multi-channel DAC supporting USB, Bluetooth, coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU. 10Hz–50kHz (±0.1dB) bandwidth.
Design story
Cary Audio's solid-state flagship integrated — designed for music lovers who need serious power. The SI-300.2d integrates a multi-input AKM DAC with 300W amplification in a single chassis. Handbuilt in Raleigh, NC.
Best for
Audiophiles who want Cary's refinement in a solid-state integrated with built-in high-resolution DAC; those who prefer SS power with Cary's musicality Audiophiles with power-hungry speakers who want one-box simplicity without sonic compromise High-power 2-channel playback; driving difficult loads; modern digital-first systems
Awards & press
⭐ Stereophile Recommended Components N/A
Features ⌄
- 300W/ch Class A/B with built-in dual AK4490EQ DAC — digital and analogue in one chassis
- TruBit upsampling to 768kHz + aptX Bluetooth — comprehensive digital connectivity
- Hand-built in North Carolina — tube-like warmth with solid-state reliability
- Balanced XLR + RCA + digital inputs — integrates seamlessly with any system
- 300W/ch solid-state power — drives the most demanding loudspeakers with complete authority
- Built-in AKM DAC with USB, Bluetooth, Coaxial, Toslink, AES/EBU — complete digital hub in one chassis