Cary Audio Design Explore the Specifications and Features of the Cary Rocket 88 Stereo Amplifier

DIMENSIONS:

10”W x 18”D x 6”H (25.4 cm x 45.7 cm x 15.2 cm)

WEIGHT:

45 Lb.. (20.4 kg)

CIRCUIT TYPE:

Push-Pull Triode Class A, Ultra-linear Class A/B

POWER OUTPUT:

30 Watts Triode, 60 Watts Ultra-linear

INPUT SENSITIVITY:

1.2 volt for full output

INPUT IMPEDANCE:

150,000 ohms

NOISE AND HUM:

-87 dB below rated output

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz to 82,000 Hz + 0, -3.0 dB @ 1 watt

TUBES:

2-12BZ7 Dual Triode, Phase inverter, gain stage (12AX7, 12AY7)

2-EL-84 Current source (or 6BQ5)

4-KT-88 Output tubes (or EL-34, 6550, KT-66, KT-77, KT-90)

2-1629 Green ‘Cat Eye’ indicator tubes

TRANSFORMERS:

1-EI laminated core power transformer

2-Special interleaved output transformer

3-Filter Chokes

200% duty cycle on all transformers

RESISTORS:

1.0 % metal film

POWER SUPPLY

CAPACITORS:

2-560 μFD @ 450 VDC

3-10 μFD Film and foil @ 600 VDC

1-47 μFD @ 450 VDC

AC CORD:

Detachable 3 conductor 14 gauge

AC POWER

REQUIREMENTS:

117 volts or 240 volts AC 50/60 Hz

300 watts operate

WARM-UP TIME:

3 minutes

BREAK-IN PERIOD:

100 hours of music playing time

FINISH:

Black Epoxy powder coat, Anodized Aluminum face plate