Cary Audio
CAD-805RS
Introduced 2014$15,995 MSRP
Single-ended monoblock in which a 300B directly drives one 845 (or 211) output tube, delivering up to 50W in class A2. Priced at $15,995/pair when reviewed by Stereophile in 2018.
MSRP
$15,995
Used market · Excellent
$9,500est.
-41% vs MSRP
as of Aug 16, 2026MSRP to used market
From $15,995 at launch to $9,500 today (estimated).
Specifications
- Type
- Tube monoblock power amplifier (single-ended)
- Inputs
- 1 RCA and 1 XLR (single-ended)
- Outputs
- 4, 8, and 16 ohm speaker taps
- Topology
- SET, class A/A2; one 845 or 211 output, one 300B driver, two 6SN7 per monoblock
- Weight
- 85 lbs
- Power output
- 50W (845, class A2; 27W class A), up to 70W with 211 tube
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