Cary Audio Design PH 302 MKII Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION__________________________________________
It took over three years of painstaking research, engineering, listening, and refining, before Cary
was ready to release the original PH 302. The result was a phono stage with incredible dynamic
range and clarity that was in a class of its own. This new PH 302 MkII version adds to this
design an adjustable range of loading options to the moving coil inputs to make matching to any
cartridge a snap. Check the instructions that are supplied with your cartridge for the
recommended load setting. You can also try other settings to suit your needs.
The PH 302 MkII is a vacuum tube design utilizing four 6SL7 dual triodes. The RIAA
equalization curve is derived from a passive RC circuit located between the two gain stages. The
PH 302 MkII is supplied with a regulated power supply to ensure an extremely quiet operation.
The MC section uses two very high quality step-up transformers. They provide enough gain for
use with any MC cartridge and with an extremely low noise floor. It is perfectly matched to any
of the high-end Cary integrated amplifiers or pre-amplifiers.
The PH 302 MkII is finished with the beauty and detail that Cary Audio Design is famous for.
With its black chassis and black or silver anodized front plate, you know immediately it belongs
in the Cary family of high-end audio products.
For the analog lover the PH 302 MkII is a magical blend of art and technology that will add to
your music listening enjoyment hour after hour. Experience the PH 302 MkII, experience what
vacuum tubes can do to low output moving coil playback. We believe it will change the way you
listen to music forever.
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