Cary Audio CAD 805 AE Owner's Manual

CAD-805 Anniversary Edition

Mono Power Amplifier

Setup and Operation Manual

NOTE: Before installing your new CAD-805 Anniversary Edition power amplifiers,
please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications,
proper installation and operation procedures. Included in this manual are guidelines on
how to properly install and/or bias the tubes, adjust Cat Eye tube intensity and to care
for your new CAD-805 Anniversary Edition power amplifiers.

Congratulations new CAD-805 Anniversary Editions Owner:

After ten years of continuous production we proudly announce the CAD-805 Anniversary Edition!

Operating the amplifier is a simple procedure. Each unit is designed for long term stability in
virtually any home operating situation. Note that if the unit is operated outside the parameters
outlined in this owner’s manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before
operating your new CAD-805 Anniversary Edition power amplifier.

Cautionary Terms

When the following cautionary terms are used in this manual, these definitions apply:

WARNING! Electrical hazard! Misuse or failure to follow instructions
properly may result in personal injury or death!

CAUTION: No risk of personal injury; however, misuse or failure to follow

instructions may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE: No risk of personal injury or equipment damage; however, misuse or failure to

follow instructions may prevent proper performance equipment

Specifications:

POWER OUTPUT: 50 Watts ‘Class A’ operation mode
FEEDBACK: 0 to 10 dB, continuously variable control
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 to 20 kHz + 0.5 dB
DIMENSIONS: 10” H x 12-1/4” W x 24” D (25.4 x 31.2 x 61 cm)
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100, 110, 117, 220, 240, / 50-60 Hz, set by market
NET WEIGHT: 85 lb. (38.6 kg.)
POWER CONSUMPTION: 230 watts - OPERATE, 76 watts - STANDBY
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 105 lb. (47.7 kg.)
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 150,000 ohms (150 kg.)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 4, 8 and 16 ohm speaker connection terminals
NOISE: > 80 dB below rated output
SENSITIVITY: 1.0 Volt @ zero feedback for full output
COUPLING CAPACITORS: Oil filled capacitors
POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS: 4-1500 mFd @ 450V
TRANSFORMERS: 1- EI Laminated core power transformer

1- special air-gap output transformer

200% duty cycle on all transformers
TUBE COMPLIMENT: 1-1629/6U5 ‘Cat Eye’ tube
In each amplifier chassis 2-6SN7 input tubes

1-300B driver tube

1-845 output tube or (Please choose 845 or 211 during install)

1-211 output tube (Please choose 211 or 845 during install)
WARM-UP TIME: 5 minutes, after initial break in period
BREAK-IN PERIOD: 100 hours of music playing time
FINISH: Jaguar ‘Anthracite Black’ chassis
AC CORD: 3 conductor cord, detachable

Specifications are subject to change or improvement without notice or obligation.

Front Panel Features

CAT EYE TUBE: Indicates approximate power output level. When the eye is completely

closed the amplifier is at full power output.

Top Panel Features

OFF-ON TOGGLE SWITCH: Turns AC power on in the rear position. The output tube

will not light at this point.

STANDBY SWITCH: Turns the filament of the output tube on in the rear

position.

TUBE SELECTOR SWITCH: Set either to 211 or 845 before installing selected output

tube.

FEEDBACK LEVEL: Adjusts the level of feedback from 0 to 10 dB

Rear Apron Features

INPUT: Signal input connection via shielded RCA interconnect cable

OUTPUT: Three 5-way binding posts provide output to the speaker

system (4, 8 or 16 ohm connections).

FUSE: AC power fuse. Never replace with any other value than 3 AMP

SLOW BLOW FUSE! 250 VOLT!

TUBE FUSE: Never replace with any other fuse than _ amp FAST BLOW
FUSE!

Installation

This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new amplifier.

Unpacking

All shipping containers have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care
has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be
evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after visual
inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence. If necessary, document the damage with
photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately. Carefully remove your new CAD­805 Anniversary Edition from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping
damage. It is recommended to save all original packing cartons and crates to protect your
amplifier from damage should you wish to store it or ship it for after-sales service.