reviews

"A pearl on the market, especially since the customization options are numerous. Cleanly crafted!"

Stereo Review

"...Technically exceptional and nothing less than a small revelation in terms of sound, the CS-6PH not only proves that moving coil operation with "pure tube" is feasible at the highest level,..."

Stereoplay Review

"A very special phono preamplifier with tonal independence and a very smooth and fluid gait. A lot of phono for the money!"

LP Review

"This tube phono preamplifier is very comfortable, flexible and practical in its options for adapting both MM and MC pickups…"

Hifi Statement Review

Selected tubes

In the CS-6PH, two 6922s from Electro Harmonix are responsible for the MC amplification, two ECC83s from JJ Electronics are used for the MM amplification with high-precision RIAA equalization. Two 12AT7s take care of the output stage.  Two RCA 22DE4 tubes are used for voltage rectification and minimize residual ripple.

Custom-made reinforcement:

A three-stage LOW/MED/HIGH gain switch is located on the front of the Cayin CS-6PH, which is available in black or silver. Here the gain can be adjusted from 40 dB to 57  dB, 61 dB or 65 dB. Typically, the 40 dB setting is intended for moving magnet cartridges and the 57 dB, 61 dB and 65 dB gain settings for moving coil cartridges.

Adjustable input impedance and capacitance:

The CS-6PH is factory set to 40 dB and 47 kOhm/47 pF for MM. The CAP switch on the front panel allows users to set the input capacitance of MM to 47pF or 100pF. The input impedance of MC can be adjusted to the needs of each cartridge using the impedance selector switch: 47 Ohm, 100 Ohm, 200 Ohm, 470 Ohm and 1000 Ohm. A low-pass filter that prevents high diaphragm excursions due to low frequencies caused by warped records can be activated via the Rumble switch.

Versatile outputs:

The Cayin CS-6PH offers both a balanced and an asymmetrical analog output to which a variety of amplifiers can be connected.

Complex power supply:

With more than 25 years of experience in designing tube amplifiers, Cayin has always developed its own transformers. For the CS-6PH, the designers designed an EI power transformer for the power supply. In conjunction with a low-noise voltage regulator, the CS-6PH guarantees pure, low-noise and stable amplification.

Handcrafted precision:

Each CS-6PH phono preamplifier is assembled by hand at Cayin by highly qualified technicians. A final multi-stage quality and listening test not only checks every function, but also ensures that the sound meets the reference standard.

High-quality components:

The Cayin CS-6PH uses audio-quality capacitors and carbon film resistors, a large-sized EI transformer for the power supply, ceramic tube sockets, and high-end relays.

Easy to use:

All settings of the CS-6PH can be made using switches on the front to allow the customer to operate and select the device easily. The Cayin CS-6PH remembers the last settings after it has been switched off. When the device is switched on, it adopts these settings again.

A sure thing:

To ensure safe operation of the amplifier, Cayin implemented a soft-start circuit. After the 60-second warm-up phase, the CS-6PH operates in a stable and optimal state. A visually attractive, easy-to-install tube cover is included.