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About the 500MB
The Cary Audio Design 500MB is a high-performance monoblock power amplifier offering 500 watts into 8 ohms and 1000 watts into 4 ohms. It features both balanced and RCA inputs with 1.4 volt input sensitivity, making it suitable for use with passive preamplifiers. The amplifier is praised for combining the harmonic richness and warmth of tube amplifiers with the dynamic power, bass control, and high-frequency extension typical of solid-state designs. It weighs approximately 45 pounds and is available with silver or black faceplates. Protection circuits include short circuit, thermal, and DC offset protection to ensure reliability and speaker safety. The 500MB is regarded as a summit in solid-state amplifier design, delivering exceptional musical detail, harmonic completeness, and dynamic ability.
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