A88-T MKII

About the A88-T MKII

The Cayin A88-T Mk. 2 is a premium integrated vacuum tube amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking warm, musical, and organic sound reproduction. It supports four KT88 or EL34 power tubes, with a choice between triode mode (softer, richer sound at 25W per channel) and ultralinear mode (more power and punch at 45W per channel). The amplifier includes pairs of 6SL7 and 6SN7 tubes in the preamplifier stage, external bias control with a meter for manual tube biasing, and a remote control for volume and mode switching. It features high-quality components such as Genalex Gold Lion KT88 tubes, Japan Takman carbon film resistors, Nichicon capacitors, and hand-wired point-to-point construction. The amplifier offers multiple RCA inputs, including preamp input for use as a power amplifier, and selectable output impedance (4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω). Its robust build includes elegant high gloss wooden side panels, a removable metallic tube protection cage, and automotive-grade paint finish. The A88-T Mk. 2 weighs approximately 25-28 kg and measures around 420 x 195-200 x 380-382 mm. It consumes about 280W of power and includes a soft start function to extend tube life. This amplifier is praised for its balanced sonic profile, detailed soundstage, and ability to drive a wide range of speakers and music genres.