Specifications_________________________________________
Operating the C 306 Preamplifier is a simple procedure, since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new Cary Audio Design C 306 in operation. The following definitions are applicable to this manual. Please follow these definitions carefully.
1.1 Specifications
The following section describes the C 306 Preamplifier basic specifications. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Preamplifier Input | 3 pair balanced on XLR |
| 3 pair |
Preamplifier Output | 1 pair balanced main output on XLR |
| 1 pair |
| 2 pair record outputs on RCA |
Controller Connectors | 1 IEC AC mains receptacle |
| 1 - 3.5mm “mini plug” jack for IR input |
| 3 - 3.5mm “mini plug” jack for trigger out |
| RS 232 full remote configuration interface |
Gain | 18 dB in the line stage |
Volume control range | 80.0 dB |
Gain resolution | 0.1 dB steps above 50.0 in display |
| 1.0 dB steps below 50.0 in display |
Input overload | 12 V on XLR, 6 V on RCA |
Input impedance | 100 k Ω on RCA |
| 200 k Ω on XLR |
Output impedance | < 4.4 k Ω on XLR |
| < 2.2 k Ω on RCA |
Maximum output (MAIN outputs) | 16 V on XLR |
| 8 V on RCA |
THD + N | less than 0.001% |
Crosstalk, any input to any output, |
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Input unterminated | less than |
Input terminated | less than |
Residual noise |
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20Hz to 20kHz, input terminated | less than |
Frequency response, | +/- 0.1 dB |
Power Input | Configured at factory for either |
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Power Consumption | 95 Watts |