Price $4,499
Includes GST
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Cayin CS-6PH
Specifications
- Product Type
- Tube Phono Preamplifier
- Brand
- Cayin
- Model
- CS-6PH
- Purpose
- For demanding vinyl fans with high-quality MM and MC pickups
- Inputs
- Two Phono Inputs
- Tube team
- Two 6922 from Electro Harmonix (for the MC gain), Two ECC83 from JJ Electronics (for the MM gain with RIAA equalization), Two 12AT7 (output stage)
- MC Gain
- 57 dB, 61 dB or 65 dB
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- Custom Reinforcement
- Three-position LOW/MED/HIGH gain switch
- Input Selectors
- Includes CAP switch and Impedance selector switch
- Low-Pass Filter
- Rumble switch activated
- Outputs
- Balanced and Unbalanced analog output
In detail
About the CS-6PH
Cayin CS-6PH – High-End Tube Phono Preamplifier for MM & MC Cartridges
Handcrafted Tube Precision for Vinyl Purists
The Cayin CS-6PH Phono Preamplifier is a premium tube-based phono stage, meticulously designed for audiophiles who demand exceptional analog sound. Crafted with over 25 years of Cayin's audio engineering expertise, the CS-6PH delivers uncompromising fidelity and flexibility for both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges.
With dual phono inputs, precise gain control, and full tube architecture, this phono preamp enhances the performance of any high-end turntable system.
Key Features
🎵 Dual Phono Inputs
Connect up to two turntables or a multi-arm setup using two MM/MC-compatible inputs. Ideal for vinyl enthusiasts with multiple tonearms or cartridge types.
🔊 Full Tube Signal Path
Utilizing four specialized tube types, each assigned to dedicated stages:
MC Gain Stage
MM Gain Stage
Output Stage
Voltage Rectification
This design ensures pure, natural, and balanced analog reproduction, with near-perfect RIAA equalization.
⚙️ Adjustable Gain Control
A convenient three-position front panel gain switch allows you to select between 40dB, 52dB, or 65dB gain, ensuring optimal compatibility with a wide range of cartridge outputs.
🎚️ Impedance & Capacitance Adjustments
Fine-tune your phono stage with custom impedance and capacitance settings, enabling ideal matching with virtually any cartridge for optimized signal transfer and sonic accuracy.
🔇 Low-Pass Filter
Includes a built-in low-frequency filter to reduce rumble and unwanted subsonic signals caused by record warpage or resonance.
🛠️ Premium Audiophile Components
High-grade capacitors
Carbon film resistors
Large EI power transformer
Ceramic tube sockets
Precision relays
All contribute to the stability, noise-free operation, and long-term reliability of the unit.
🔁 Soft-Start Circuit with Warm-Up
A 60-second soft-start delay ensures the tubes and components reach operating temperature gradually, extending their lifespan and ensuring optimal performance from the first note.
✨ Elegant, Handcrafted Design
Each CS-6PH is hand-assembled, ensuring craftsmanship and quality control. The amplifier is finished with refined switches, elegant visual design, and a protective tube cover.
💾 Memory Retention
All user settings, including gain and input selection, are retained after powering down — a thoughtful feature for seamless user experience.
Benefits at a Glance
✅ Supports Multiple Turntables or Multi-Arm Systems
✅ Compatible with MM and MC Cartridges
✅ Customizable Gain, Impedance & Capacitance Settings
✅ Warm, Lifelike Analog Sound Signature
✅ Quiet, Stable Operation with Audiophile-Grade Components
✅ Elegant Aesthetics with Protective Tube Enclosure
✅ Durable Design for Long-Term Listening Pleasure
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Hear it in a real room.
Specifications only tell half the story. Book a private listening session in our Belrose showroom, bring the music you know best, and ask for the CS-6PH.
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- Family owned since 2010
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