Cayin MT-35 MK2 BT Tube Integrated Amplifier

Description

The new Cayin MT-35MK2 BT is the entry level unit in the Cayin valve amplifier range, but it has two great new convenience features missing from the earlier LA-34. The ability to stream music via Bluetooth 5.0 and the option to listen through headphones. As with the rest of the range it comes with handmade silver point-to-point wiring and wide bandwidth EI output transformers to provide that much needed current to your speakers.

The MT-35MK2 BT features a superb Alps volume-control (no remote), convenient onboard bias adjustment and weighs in at a not inconsiderable 13.5 kilos (thanks to the quality transformers). It has a valve complement of one 12AX7 and two 12AU7’s in the preamp & driver stages and four EL34’s providing power in the output stage. This gives a quite healthy 35 Watts in Ultra-Linear mode and, very conveniently, the MT-35MK2 BT now has the option of switching to Triode mode for a very pure sounding 18 Watts, perfect for tranquil late night listening.

The MT-35MK2 BT provides the ability to try the world of valve amplifiers at a very reasonable price. Although the functionality is basic, the sound is solid and similar in character to its bigger brothers. Use it in a small to medium sized room, pair it with easy to drive, reasonable efficient speakers and don’t expect to listen at concert levels. Then sit back and simply start listening and you may well find that a valve based system has a strange way of getting under your skin and allowing you to enjoy music in a relaxed fashion you’re not accustomed to. 

Specifications:

• Power Output
  • 35 Watts per channel (Ultra-Linear) at 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms
  • 18 Watts per channel (Triode) at 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms
• Signal to Noise (S/N) Ratio: 89dB
• THD: 1% (1kHz)
• Construction: Hand-made construction with silver point-to-point wiring
• Transformers: Two wide bandwidth EI output transformers
• Power Supply: Specially designed toroid transformer for the power supply
• Pre-Amplifier: One 12AX7 and two 12AU7 valves in the preamp stage
• Output Stage: Four EL34 valves are used in Class AB1 push-pull output stage
• Bias Adjustment: Easy onboard valve bias adjustment
• Line Level Inputs: Three stereo line level inputs
• Phono Input: None - You will need to add a stand alone Phono-Preamp to one of the Line Level inputs
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 wireless audio streaming - SBC DAC chipset ES9018K2M SABER32 circuit
• Headphones: Front panel 6.35mm (¼”) headphone socket
• Cover: An easily removed cover is provided for protection from hot valves
• Speaker Binding Posts: Accepts Banana plugs or spade terminals
• Power Cord: Standard IEC that can be easily upgraded