The legend continues with the M608 integrated amplifier:
The award-winning CA-608 was our first integrated amplifier, and it quickly gained popularity and critical acclaim from audiophiles worldwide upon its release. Production of the CA-608 ran from June 1999 to November 2006. We had to discontinue production of the CA-608 because many original parts and components were no longer in production and available.
The Rebirth of CA-608:
We received numerous requests for the CA-608 from time to time, and ultimately decided to put it back into production. The M608 is based on the original CA-608, using four EL34 output transistors in an improved circuit and operating in super-linear mode. Like all our other products, the M608 is manufactured using the highest quality parts and components we could find. The power supply and output transformers are handcrafted in the USA according to our specifications. A Swiss-made ELMA rotary switch with gold-plated contacts serves as the input selector. A volume control from the Japanese Alps is used for volume adjustment. MIT PPFXS MultiCaps are used for critical circuit locations.
Perfect combination:
The M608 integrated amplifier is the perfect combination of our exceptional design in power amplifiers and preamplifiers. It brings a new combination of excitement and musical enjoyment.
Special features:
A rectifier with a choke filter.
Newly designed high-voltage power supply
Custom-made handcrafted power supply and output transformer.
Volume control pot from the Japanese Alps.
Swiss-made ELMA rotary switch with gold-plated contacts.
Four pairs of single-ended inputs with gold-plated RCA jacks.
Military-grade printed circuit boards with extra-thick copper traces.
Advanced soft-latch power on/off circuit with stainless steel push-button switch.
100% handmade in California, USA.
Specification
Rated output power: 38 watts RMS
Input sensitivity: 1.0 volt, full output
Input impedance: 110,000 ohms
Frequency response: +/- 2dB (from 10 Hz to 60,000 Hz)
<Total harmonic distortion: 0.4%
Signal-to-noise ratio: -78 dB, less than 1 watt
Damping coefficient: 12
Power consumption: 265 watts (true RMS).
Output impedance: 4 or 8 ohms
Vacuum tubes: 4 x EL34
2 x 6SN7
1 x 12AX7
Dimensions: 17.5 inches (W) x 16.5 inches (D) x 6.5 inches (H)
Net weight: 50 lbs
