Specifications_________________________________________
Operating the A 306 Power amplifier 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 A 306 in operation. The following definitions are applicable to this manual. Please follow these definitions carefully.
1.1 Specifications
The following section describes the A 306 Power amplifier basic specifications. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Rated power output:
Rated total harmonic distortion:
Frequency response:
Controller Connectors:
Input impedance:
Voltage gain:
Input sensitivity:
Damping Factor:
Power Input:
Power Consumption:
600 Watts per channel rms. at 8 Ω
1,100 Watts per channel rms. at 4 Ω
0.2 % THD
+0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
1 - IEC AC mains receptacle
4 - custom binding posts
1 - 3.5 mm “mini plug” jack for remote ‘trigger’ in 1 pair
1 pair RCA input connector
100 k Ω (RCA unbalanced)
200 k Ω (XLR balanced)
27.2dB
0.7V
Configured at factory for either
100 Watts at idle; 15 Watts in standby,
1,200 Watts at full power