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This is a powerful, exceptionally quiet amplifier that delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. I used it with an Anthem AVM 50 processor in my home theater, where it performed flawlessly.Please note: This is a dedicated power amplifier, not a receiver. It requires a separate surround processor or preamp and does not include Bluetooth, HDMI switching, or volume controls.Highlights:• Seven channels at 100 watts per channel• Clean, detailed sound with virtually no background noise• Seven RCA inputs• Seven sets of five-way speaker binding posts• 12-volt trigger input• Original retail price: approximately $2,500• Weight: 56 pounds• Dimensions: 17"W × 5.5"H × 14"DThe amplifier was installed in my equipment rack, which is why some photos show it with a custom rack faceplate. I will include the faceplate at no additional charge.Because of its weight, local pickup in Naperville is strongly preferred. Shipping may be available at the buyer’s expense if we agree on the arrangements in advance.Asking $799 or reasonable offer.Review and additional information:Please message me with any questions.Shipping is going to be exta and so I prefer local pickup in Naperville, ILLet me know if any questions
At US$799, this lands well below the US$850 25th percentile for recent comparable listings, so it reads as a strong deal rather than just a fair one. Against a US$1,950 median and US$2,499 75th percentile, the asking price leaves plenty of room for a buyer to feel ahead of the market.
What makes it appealing is the usual Cary appeal: stout multichannel power, a serious audiophile build, and a reputation for a big, smooth, controlled presentation that suits home theater and music equally well. For an older amplifier, the upside is in getting flagship-level execution at a budget-friendly entry; just verify clean channel operation, no hum, and that all inputs and trigger functions behave properly.
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Cary Audio was founded in 1989 by Dennis Had in Cary, North Carolina, emerging from humble beginnings on his dining room table where he crafted his first vacuum tube projects. Driven by a passion to restore emotional depth to home music reproduction, the company quickly gained notice with icons like the CAD-300SE single-ended triode amplifier. After Billy Wright joined in 1992 and acquired full ownership in 2009 upon Had's retirement, Cary Audio evolved into a privately held American manufacturer, operating from a 10,000-square-foot facility in Raleigh with 21 dedicated employees handcrafting high-performance gear.
The brand specializes in premium amplification, spanning vacuum tube and solid-state designs, alongside digital components such as network streamers, DACs, and headphone amplifiers. While rooted in tube heritage, Cary has expanded into home theater processors and state-of-the-art digital music centers, prioritizing top-tier components for exceptional musicality across categories. Speakers, turntables, and cables remain outside their core focus, emphasizing instead amplification and source components that deliver transformative sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Cary Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its reliable, value-driven products that blend superior engineering with lasting performance. As a boutique American outlier in a global field, it appeals to buyers seeking hand-built excellence at real-world prices, backed by unwavering customer service and a legacy of innovation since its inception.
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