Integrated amplifiers — Cary Audio DMS-300A

The DMS-300A is a streaming integrated amplifier from Cary Audio, an American manufacturer known for considered tube-informed electronics engineering, built with comprehensive three-input connectivity. The DMS-300A brings Cary Audio's considered engineering to a complete streaming integrated solution.

Key specs that matter

Three single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 10k ohms single-ended. Output power is 2 x 75W into 8 ohms, rising to 2 x 125W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans 2Hz to 22,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.5% - a figure consistent with a design potentially incorporating tube-informed circuit character. Weight is 11.8kg.

Sound and use context

Expect the potentially rich tonal character Cary Audio's broader considered engineering philosophy is known for, with the convenient built-in streaming covering network audio directly without needing a separate outboard streamer.

Pairing

The built-in streaming functionality covers network sources directly, and the solid 75/125W output suits a wide range of loudspeaker sensitivities.

Alternatives

Cary Audio's broader amplifier catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of features.