{"product_id":"cayin-soul-170c","title":"Cayin Soul 170C Vacuum Tube Pre Amplifier - Type UK","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eCayin's new SOUL 170C Full Class A tube based pre amplifier masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Cayin developed its 25th Anniversary model A-845PRO which received a great response and amazing feedback from the market making note of its sensational sound performance mated to its elegant cosmetic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the success of this model we have now further expanded the range and have a new reference line of pre amplifier for Cayin - the Soul 170C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Tungsol and Mullard this has now allowed us to bring to market a quite revolutionary amplifier design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how the Soul 170C started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoul 170C is designed on the basis of world-class Tungsol and Mullard Tubes - we have bespokely designed the perfect amplifier to fully utilise the talents of these amazing valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all tube pre amplifier utilises special 17AX4GT Tube Rectifiers for Power supply duties, while hand selected 6CA7EH are used for the voltage regulation stages, Mullard CV4004\/12AX7 and Tungsol 6SN7GTB are implemented for line amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the rigorous design concepts of Cayin Soul 170C, the designers have implemented two Negative Feedback Settings: High and Low options are available, allowing the perfect tonal character of the Soul 170C to be dialled in for the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour pairs of RCA line inputs, and one pair of XLR balanced inputs are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pair of RCA outputs and one pair of XLR balanced outputs are also available - this makes the integration of the Soul 170C into any existing set-up as easy and as high performing as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quite beautifully crafted anodised solid aluminium front panel has been used, with a fully vented chassis giving a luxurious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cayin Soul 170C, like all the other products from Cayin only employs point to point wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire circuitry (including the signal path) is painstakingly hand wired with heavy-gauge cable by true audio craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bespoke soft-start circuit and a high voltage delay configuration are used, which fully protect the amplifier and significantly extended life of the more sensitive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Parts are used throughout :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlps Volume Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain Tube Sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Grade Capacitors (Coupling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Film Resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-House Toroidal based transformers for the power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-House Wide bandwidth EI output transformer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput transformers are one of the most important part of any tube amplifier. They determine how low the bass will reach and how extended the high frequencies are - these attributes have significant impact on the amplifiers real world musical ability - with this in-house design ability, Cayin have managed to allow the full untapped potential of the Soul 170C to be realised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCayin output transformers are custom-designed, wound in-house, and over engineered - this enables us to implement a uniquely designed\/complicated multi-layer winding with multiple impedance's on the output to match perfectly with with the different and unique loads offered by the Power Amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully matched output design , allows the Cayin Soul 170C to promote a more balanced, natural and realistic sound across the complete audio spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom designed Toroidal Power transformer offers unmatched\/ultra-stable power production and extreme low hum level providing a super-reliable performance and extraordinary control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing standard with a full function aluminium remote control, the Soul 170C can also memorise the last operation of the unit once switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eHighlights :\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Class A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-made construction with the finest point-to-point wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially designed El transformer for the power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMullard CV4004\/12AX7. TUNG-SOL 6SN7GTB for the line amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17AX4GT tube rectifier for full retification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6CATEH tube for voltage regulation. Independent voltage regulated power supplies are used to clean up all external disturbances and provide an optimally clean power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality coupling capacitors have been used in the amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFB.LOW and NFB.HIGH can be selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith both RCA\/XLR inputs and outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with aluminium remote control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft start function (about 60 seconds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul 170C can memorise the last operation of the unit once turned off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality Japanese ALPS motor potentiometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy gauge silver plated signal cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with easily-installed tube cover for protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable front finish: Satin Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecification\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 8Hz~100kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: 0.02% (2v RMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS\/N Ratio: 100dB (A Weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Voltage Output: 8v RMS (RCA), 16v RMS (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 47k RCA, 25k XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 380ohms RCA, 700ohms XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 4 x RCA, 1 x XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Power Consumption: 75W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube: Mullard CV4004\/12AX7 x 2, Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB x 2, ^CA7EH x 2, 17AX4GT x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW×D×H: 430×445×239mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 20.00kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eCayin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Cayin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938608349450,"sku":"CAYIN-8549","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/cayin-soul-170c-vacuum-tube-pre-amplifier-type-uk-41292-1-p.jpg?v=1760363674","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/cayin-soul-170c","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}