Cayin Soul 170P Class A Power Amplifier

Meet the Soul 170P Power Amplifier

A masterpiece of sound and aesthetic

The Soul 170P is Cayin's latest power amplifier built upon over 32 years of Cayin’s expertise in vacuum tube amplification.

Specifically designed to deliver exceptional musicality and power, it adopts a Class A architecture with powerful TUNG-SOL KT170 tubes. This is the first time Cayin has implemented Class A amplification in their Soul series amplifier, aiming to present a fresh and emotional take on the KT170 sound.

The Soul 170P offers both Stereo and Mono operating modes to accommodate speakers with higher power demands.

Product Features
Tubes & Topology

At the heart of the Soul 170P are four TUNG-SOL KT170 beam tetrodes, operating in a Class A push-pull configuration. The amplifier also features:

Voltage Amplification Tubes: 2 × 12AU7

In the voltage amplification stage, two JJ 12AU7 tubes are responsible for initial signal gain, providing the necessary voltage amplification before driving the output stage.

Their low distortion and noise characteristics contribute to stable signal handling.

Driver Tubes: 2 × 6SN7

Employed in the driver stage, the JJ 6SN7, known for its musicality and powerful drive, contributes to a sound that’s both emotionally engaging and analytically revealing.

Rectifier Tube: 1 × 17AX4GT

This classic rectifier tube supplies a stable DC voltage to the driver stage, ensuring reliable performance and a refined sound with beloved tube body musical expression.

Flexible Operating Modes
Stereo Mode: 60W (Ultralinear, per channel)
Mono Mode: 120W (Ultralinear, per channel)

You can easily switch between Stereo and Mono operation using a secure rear-panel switch, allowing the Soul 170P to be used in both two-channel and high-power mono configurations.

Negative Feedback Circuitry

To achieve a more refined and natural sound presentation, the Soul 170P employs a carefully tuned Negative Feedback (NFB) circuit. Cayin engineers applied a moderate global feedback loop, striking a balance between control and musical expression.

In addition, the Soul 170P features two selectable NFB levels High and Low allowing users to fine-tune the amplifier’s sound signature.

Choose Low for a more open, expressive, and emotionally engaging sound, or High for tighter control, improved precision, and a more analytical presentation. This flexibility allows the Soul 170P to fully showcase their character across a wide range of speakers and musical genres.

Dynamic Auto Bias

The Soul 170P features a fully integrated Dynamic Auto Bias servo circuit, allowing seamless power tube replacement without manual adjustment. This system precisely regulates the operating status of each KT170 tube, ensuring optimal matching and extending tube lifespan—all while maintaining operational safety and tube longevity.

Component Selection & Internal Build

The amplifier is hand-assembled with point-to-point wiring, ensuring low signal loss, minimum crosstalk and interference. Key components include:

Silver-plated internal wiring
Aluminium alloy anti-resonance feet
Customised hand-wounded Toroidal power transformer and EI wide-band output transformer
Protective Features
Tube soft-start circuit (60-second delay)
MCU-controlled protection logic
BMI indicators (to detect power tube faults and automatically engage safety mode)
Connectivity
Inputs: 1 × XLR, 1 × RCA
Speaker Terminals: 4Ω and 8Ω outputs
Technical Specifications

Tube Assembly
ECC83 ×2
6SN7GTB ×2
6CA7 ×2
17AX4GT ×2

Rated output power stereo mode
2x 32W (RMS, triode mode)
2x 60W Pure Class A

Rated output power mono mode
64W (RMS, triode mode)
120W (RMS, ultralinear mode)

Frequency response
8Hz – 70kHz (-3dB, RCA/XLR)

Total distortion
0.2% (1W/1kHz); less than 2% at rated output power

Signal-to-noise ratio
105dB (RCA, A-weighted)
102dB (XLR, A-weighted)

Input sensitivity
820mV (NFB: LOW)

Input impedance
18kΩ

Output impedance
4Ω, 8Ω

Input connections
1 × RCA (pair)
1 × XLR (pair)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
430 × 420 × 239 MM

Power Consumption
Max 420 W

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change without notice.

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