{"product_id":"cayin-soul-170i","title":"Cayin Soul 170i Integrated Amplifier - Type UK","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eCayins new SOUL 170i  KT170 tube based masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Steve Huff Review : \u003ca\u003eCayin Soul 170i Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 130wpc this is a beast of an Amplifier but has the sweetness of a Class A pre-amp stage, could this be the perfect amp?\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 been thinking to expand the range and have a new reference line of products for Cayin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Tungsol and New Sensor Corporation announcing the all new KT70 flagship tube , this has now allowed us to bring to market a quite revolutionary amplifier design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how the Soul 170i started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoul 170i is designed on the basis of the world class Tungsol KT170 Power Tube - we have bespokely designed the perfect amplifier to fully utilise the talents of this amazing valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal world realisation of 130 watts of power in Ultralinear Mode or 75 watts of power in Triode Mode (per channel) is quite sensational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a Class AB Push-Pull configuration, Soul 170i has implemented two pieces of the powerful KT170 tube per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all tube Integrated utilises a special 22DE4 Tube Rectifier for Power supply duties, while hand selected ECC83S are used for the voltage amplification stage, special 6SN7's for the driver stage, and of course the quite incredible KT170 output tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the design concept of Cayin Soul 170i, the amplifier offers two operation modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriode and Ultralinear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from the above specifications these two different modes offer two different output power configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever it is a lot  more than just that !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging the output mode will result in a fundamentally different sound signature instantly for the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriode Mode is rendering, a richer, smoother and more fluid flavour - this can be wonderfully suited to vocal and instrumental music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltralinear Mode has very impressive power and extension - clean with energy, ideal for music which has punch and dynamic reach and as such this offers excellent control and immense grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pairs of line inputs, one pair of balanced inputs and one pair of 'Pre-In' are located on the rear panel of the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Pre-In' offers the listener the possibility to connect another high end Pre-Amplifier, so that you can use the Soul 170i as a stand alone power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely, Cayin have integrated one pair of dedicated subwoofer Outputs on the rear, allowing for the implementation of a high quality subwoofer into the set-up - this opens up additional opportunities to expertly extend the bass performance for the customers set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCayin also offer a set of fully balanced XLR inputs on the Soul 170i, again pushing the boundaries in high end valve amplifier design, and therefore offers the listener the ability to run a fully balanced set-up through the entire audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaker terminals are offered for 4 and 8 ohm speakers and are located on the rear panel of the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple and easy user bias controls for the KT170 Power Tubes have been implemented for bias adjustment with a convenient and very accurate meter added to the top plate to allow you to monitor and adjust the bias of the KT170's with ease.\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 170i, 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\u003eSpecial high voltage fuses are used in the amplifier for additional protection and are conveniently located on the top plate close to the power tubes. In case of an external power surge or other issue which may otherwise result in the failure of a tube, the fuse will react first, giving additional protection to the overall design.\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\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 170i 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 loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully matched output design , allows the Cayin Soul 170i 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\u003cbr\u003eextreme 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 170i can also memorise the last operation of the unit once switched off.\u003c\/p\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\u003ePower Output TR 75W+75W (Triode Mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Output UL 130W+130W (Ultralinear Mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 5Hz~50kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: 0.2% (1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS\/N Ratio: 97dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Sensitivity: 420mV (Integrated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Sensitivity: 1300mV (Pre-IN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 100k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 4,8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Power Consumption: 680W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube: 22DE4*1, ECC83S*2, 6SN7*2, KT170*4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW×D×H: 430×448×238mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 38.7kg\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":"Black Metal Side Panels","offer_id":52740310237450,"sku":"CAYIN-7293","price":7490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wooden Side Panels","offer_id":52740310270218,"sku":"CAYIN-7294","price":7790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/cayin-soul-170i-integrated-amplifier-type-uk-32647-p.png?v=1773934876","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/cayin-soul-170i","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}