Cayin Retro Pre and Power Amp Review in HiFi Choice

We are pleased to announce that we have received yet another great review for one of our products. This time we have had reviewed the Cayin SP-30S and SP-40M a retro Pre and Power Amp. The Pre-amp (SP-30S) retails for £1700 and the Power Amp (SP-40M) retails for £1635. Jimmy Hughes loved this pre/power combo and gave it 5 stars, the highest mark.

Here are some of Jimmy's comments;

"The smoothness of the Cayin is both beguiling and deceptive. The musical presentation is wide-ranging and articulate, but not in a manner that drawers attention to itself - a 'classic' tube sort of sound."

"Although the SP-30S is tonally smooth it has a taut crisp immediacy that keeps the music on it's toes - sounding direct and purposefull."

"Natural and unexaggerated sums up the sound of the Cayin SP-30S and the SP-40M... It just gives you the music in a balanced and intellible form. The more we listened to this amplifier the more we liked it."

"It's precise,, tidy and controlled, yet at the same time doesn't sound bland or boring. It gives you the music cleanly, without adding false spices or colours of it's own, while bringing the natural timbres and tonal subtleties."

"This Cayin represents a loving faithful wife who provides companionship, comfort, support and also (when necessary) a bit of excitement too! It's an amplifier we could be very happy to live with. 'Nuff said!"

LIKE - Smoth clean sound quality - well-balanced and natural sounding.

DISLIKE - No MC phono stage (MM only)

WE SAY - Anyone wanting a tube amp offering high-end performace at a realistic price should arrange a demo now.

Sound Quality - 5 Stars
Value For Money - 5 Stars
Build Quality - 5 Stars
Features - 4 Stars

OVERALL - 5 Stars



The Pre amd Power amp are available in three finishes, Cherry, Walnut or Black Mahogony. We have also put a package together for the Pre and Power Amp. Seperately they would be £3335 however are offering the pair for £2835, that is a massive saving.

For more information click on the links below

Cayin SP-30S
Cayin SP-40M
Cayin Pre/Power Package

 

Just a quick update. The full review can of the pre/power combo can be read online by clicking the link below, enjoy;

Full Review