Cary Audio DesignV-12R CAD-280SAusedCary Audio Design V-12R CAD-280SA foil oil caps, KT-88s and 12bz7sThis amp is still in the factory sealed box as it just returned back from Cary and has been tested and brought back to full perfect original manufacturer specs. The original V12 version was rated ...2000.00

Cary Audio Design V-12R CAD-280SA foil oil caps, KT-88s and 12bz7s

Listing ID: lis5g6ee Classified 
 Listed  · 1188 Views

10 Watchers

Items from this seller

Time Left: Listing Sold

This listing has ended.

Condition
7/10
Payment methods
Ships fromAustin, TX, 78723
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions27.0" × 19.0" × 14.0" (80.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierunspecified
Shipping cost
Original accessoriesBox
AverageResearch Pricing

This amp is still in the factory sealed box as it just returned back from Cary and has been tested and brought back to full perfect original manufacturer specs.

The original V12 version was rated Stereophile Class A, with 100wpc ultra linear / 50wpc in pure Class A zero feedback triode. The top switches allow you to make the sound more punchy or warm depending upon your system and taste. Like 4 amps in one!

This is not only the “R” version, the latest, most desired and most improved (not the original or the “i” version), BUT it was also custom upgraded by Cary with Jenson Copper Oil Foil caps. Not something you will see for sale very often.

I bought it as a store demo and upgraded the input tubes to 12bz7s, which was a terrific improvement. The input tubes sound amazing but may be getting old so I will include a "new" extra pair of NOS 12bz7s in the box. I also upgraded the stock Ruby EL34s to Electro-Harmonix KT-88s, which was an absolutely staggering improvement. There is a special synergy between the EH KT-88s and that V-12R. 8 of the power tubes have about a year of use so I imagine you'll get 3 or 4 more years out of them (more?). 4 of them are new. All 12 rated at 40 milliamps by the same distributor.

FYI, I've been using them as a pair to bi-amp only the mids and highs of a 24 ohm (using zero autoformers) pair of custom speakers. They do have a few nicks and scuffs (see photos) but all in all they've been living a pretty cushy life, never driving a tough load or being pushed very hard. Child free, smoke free and pet free environment.

Been pretty busy with work so please forgive me if it days a few days to respond (plus I don't check this every day). Finally, I will only ship insured and this amp is a BEAST so don't expect it to be too cheap. :-)

Good luck and thanks for looking at my ad!

No questions have been asked about this item.

Ask the seller a public question

You must log in to ask a question.

Return Policy

Return Window

Returns are not accepted on this item.