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Xciter Amplifier
Integrated Stereo Vacuum Tube Amplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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- Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Welcome Thank You ... 5 Product Features ... 6 Unpacking and Installation ... 7 Specifications Specifications ... 8 Controls & Displays Front Panel ... 10 Rear Panel ... 11 Top Panel ... 12 Operation AC Power Requirements...13 Source Inputs ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
- Page 5 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 6: Welcome
I have spent countless hours designing and refining this very special vacuum tube amplifier. The Xciter started life in April of 2008 as a companion to a new digital to analog USB converter I was designing. I had recently discovered the merits of computer full bandwidth audio. -
Page 7: Product Features
- one for each channel, and the motorized remote control function for adjusting listening level and mute. You will absolutely enjoy listening to this lovely amplifier – it truly is an Xciter! The input circuit is a single-ended design with three (3) switched RCA stereo inputs per channel. -
Page 8: Unpacking And Installation
If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. -
Page 9: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating the CAD Xciter is a simple procedure. It is designed for long-term stability in virtually any home operating environment. 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 CAD Xciter amplifier into operation. - Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS Warm-Up Time 3 minutes Break-In Time 100 hours of playing time Finish Black Powder Coat Gloss and Matte, silver anodized aluminum faceplate standard (black optional) Weight 16.5 lbs Dimensions 5 7/8" H x 11" W x 13" D...
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Page 11: Controls & Displays
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. AC POWER SWITCH • Press the “1” at the top of the rocker switch to turn the power ON. • Press the “0” at the bottom of the rocker switch to turn the power OFF. 2. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – NUMBER 1 2. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – NUMBER 2 3. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – NUMBER 3 4. RIGHT CHANNEL SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 5. LEFT CHANNEL SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 6. RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT – NUMBER 3 7. -
Page 13: Top Panel
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS TOP PANEL The following illustration shows the tube placements on the CAD Xciter. -
Page 14: Operation
Ask your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice. SPEAKER BINDING POSTS The CAD Xciter will drive loudspeaker loads from as low as 4 ohms to a high of 16 ohms without any adjustments. Please remember to keep the proper phase on each channel when connecting the loudspeaker cables. -
Page 15: Source Selector
The 3 circuit headphone jack accepts a ¼” diameter stereo plug. Be sure to plug your headphone plug securely into the headphone jack. The CAD Xciter is capable of driving nearly any dynamic headphone set to very high levels. The Listening Level control should be turned to a low setting prior to listening with headphones to avoid potential exposure to excessively loud sound levels. -
Page 16: Break-In Period
The tubes, capacitors and output transformers take approximately 100 hours use to settle in for peak performance. The CAD Xciter will sound good right out of the box but it will improve within a short time. After the first 50-100 hours you will notice increased depth and tighter bass. -
Page 17: Service And Care
Other output tubes may be used in the CAD Xciter amplifier include: 6V6, 5881, or EL-34 tubes are all acceptable for use in the output stage of the CAD XCITER. The output tube circuitry will automatically set the proper bias level for the output tubes in use. -
Page 18: Non-Warranty Repairs
CAUTION - Never remove or insert the back panel AC plug when the unit is on or the ac cord is plugged into the wall. WARNING - Make no attempt to put the CAD Xciter in service outside of the cabinet. ***** Contact with lethal high voltages found in the unit can be fatal!! *****... -
Page 19: United States Limited Warranty
CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.
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