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Cayin CS-88A Tube Amplifier | Audio Emotion
Cayin CS-88A Tube Amplifier | Audio Emotion
Cayin CS-88A Tube Amplifier | Audio Emotion
Cayin CS-88A Tube Amplifier | Audio Emotion

Product Description

The brand new successor to the popular and incredibly well reviewed Cayin A-88TMK2, the CS-88A now has an beautifully designed and implemented MM phono input.

We have also quite a bit extra going on behind that 42 cm wide solid aluminium front panel, with significant circuit and design improvements - want the perfect digital front end for this tube amplifier, then look no further than the all new Cayin CS-100CD.

Its larger and entirely re-designed power supply gives it more dynamic headroom and load stability.

In particular the all new 'broadband' output transformers also ensure even more fine detail in the sound pattern.

The tube assembly of the Cayin CS-88A makes the connoisseurs' heart beat faster: Hand matched 2 x 6SL7 2 x 6SN7, 4 x KT88 in combination ensure that your neck hairs dance while listening to music !

To ensure that the performance is still convincing years later, the Cayin CS-88A can be fine-tuned with its integrated bias measuring instrument, making it an absolute pleasure to frequently check the bias levels and ensure maximum longevity of the tube compliment.

Technical Specifications

Type of deviceIntegrated amplifier with MM phono input
Frequency Response10Hz - 42kHz (-3dB>
Harmonic distortion (THD)1% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio93 dB
inputs1 x Phono MM, 2 x Line, 1 x Pre-In
Input Impedance100K
Input Sensitivity260mV
Damping factor>65
PHONO
input sensitivity3mv
input impedance47k
RIAA deviationLess than ± 0.25dB
tubes2 x 6SL7 2 x 6SN7, 4 x KT88
domestic equipmentsRemote control, integrated bias meter
circuitClass A (Triode) - Class A/B (Ultralinear)
housing Colorblack
front panelSilver or black
Speaker Impedance4 ohms, 8 ohms
Output power (RMS) at 4 and 8 ohms27W + 27W Triode, 48W + 48W Ultralinear
Maximum power consumption280VA
mains voltage230V AC / 50Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)420mm x 382mm x 195mm
mass28.5 kg

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Specifications

Product Type
Integrated Amplifier
Brand
Cayin
Condition
New
Product Code
CAYCS88A

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Cayin ca-88

Very helpful and friendly service from Gordon, i bought a cayin ca -88 valve amp excellent looks with a stunning sound, never heard my records sound so good, truly delighted with my purchase, many thanks.

Neil macdiarmid | inverness | September 2021

CS-88a Little belter

Recommended by Gary Cargill, it turns out his enthusiasm for the Cayin brand is well founded. Stunningly well built, beautifully finished. Dead silent - zero hum/hiss or transformer noise when running. Once tubes have settled in the amp provides a rich, deep and wide soundstage. Room filling well defined bass and clean, non fatiguing treble. Built in MM phono stage is very decent indeed. Also seems to respond well to Valve rolling which could become an expensive past time! It's hard to find a negative with this amp.

Greg Davies | Isle of Wight | February 2020

The brand new successor to the popular and incredibly well reviewed Cayin A-88TMK2, the CS-88A now has an beautifully designed and implemented MM phono input.

We have also quite a bit extra going on behind that 42 cm wide solid aluminium front panel, with significant circuit and design improvements - want the perfect digital front end for this tube amplifier, then look no further than the all new Cayin CS-100CD.

Its larger and entirely re-designed power supply gives it more dynamic headroom and load stability.

In particular the all new 'broadband' output transformers also ensure even more fine detail in the sound pattern.

The tube assembly of the Cayin CS-88A makes the connoisseurs' heart beat faster: Hand matched 2 x 6SL7 2 x 6SN7, 4 x KT88 in combination ensure that your neck hairs dance while listening to music !

To ensure that the performance is still convincing years later, the Cayin CS-88A can be fine-tuned with its integrated bias measuring instrument, making it an absolute pleasure to frequently check the bias levels and ensure maximum longevity of the tube compliment.

Technical Specifications

Type of deviceIntegrated amplifier with MM phono input
Frequency Response10Hz - 42kHz (-3dB>
Harmonic distortion (THD)1% (1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio93 dB
inputs1 x Phono MM, 2 x Line, 1 x Pre-In
Input Impedance100K
Input Sensitivity260mV
Damping factor>65
PHONO
input sensitivity3mv
input impedance47k
RIAA deviationLess than ± 0.25dB
tubes2 x 6SL7 2 x 6SN7, 4 x KT88
domestic equipmentsRemote control, integrated bias meter
circuitClass A (Triode) - Class A/B (Ultralinear)
housing Colorblack
front panelSilver or black
Speaker Impedance4 ohms, 8 ohms
Output power (RMS) at 4 and 8 ohms27W + 27W Triode, 48W + 48W Ultralinear
Maximum power consumption280VA
mains voltage230V AC / 50Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)420mm x 382mm x 195mm
mass28.5 kg

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(2 Customer reviews)
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Cayin ca-88

Very helpful and friendly service from Gordon, i bought a cayin ca -88 valve amp excellent looks with a stunning sound, never heard my records sound so good, truly delighted with my purchase, many thanks.

Neil macdiarmid | inverness | September 2021

CS-88a Little belter

Recommended by Gary Cargill, it turns out his enthusiasm for the Cayin brand is well founded. Stunningly well built, beautifully finished. Dead silent - zero hum/hiss or transformer noise when running. Once tubes have settled in the amp provides a rich, deep and wide soundstage. Room filling well defined bass and clean, non fatiguing treble. Built in MM phono stage is very decent indeed. Also seems to respond well to Valve rolling which could become an expensive past time! It's hard to find a negative with this amp.

Greg Davies | Isle of Wight | February 2020

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About the brand

Cayin was founded in 1993. While their products carry a distinctive cultural connotation and span over a very wide price range, they are devoted to developing the best sounding audio equipment at competitive prices. Cayin have developed over 400 products to date, ranging from CD players to speakers, all of which provide the same high-quality benchmark and attractive price to performance capabilities. With a spectacular track record of over 70 local and international awards, Cayin has grown into one of the largest audio tube amplifier development and manufacturing facilities in the world.

Cayin pays attention to detail because they believe this is what it takes to reproduce music naturally.

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