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Cayin MT-35 MK3 – New Tube Integrated Amplifier

21.03.2025 08:50 | ~1 minute read

Cayin has released an update to its well-known integrated amplifier model – the Cayin MT-35 MK3. In addition to three RCA inputs, the amp received a wireless streaming module Bluetooth (AAC, aptX HD and LDAC) with a fairly powerful built-in digital-to-analog converter based on the ES9018K2M Sabre32 chip.

Cayin MT-35 MK3
Cayin MT-35 MK3. Image source - (c) Cayin

The Cayin MT-35 MK3 integrated amplifier operates in class A/B and offers 2 x 36 W in ultra-linear mode to any speaker impedance within 4 – 8 Ohms. Triode mode reduces the power to 2 x 18 W, but guarantees more accurate sound. The output stages are built on four EL34 pentodes (two per channel), while the preamplifier stages use dual triodes 12AX7 (or ECC83) and 12AU7 (or ECC82). In addition to the standard EL34 tubes, compatible tubes such as 6CA7, 6L6 or 5881 can be used.

Cayin MT-35 MK3
Cayin MT-35 MK3. Image source - (c) Cayin

The specially designed output transformers are the icing on the cake. The built-in headphone amplifier is also included – ready to work with a nominal impedance of 16 to 300 Ohms. The centrally located pointer level indicator serves as an indicator of the output tube bias setting. The metal protective tube cover can be both removed and put on.

Cayin MT-35 MK3
Cayin MT-35 MK3. Image source - (c) Cayin

Particularly noteworthy is the extended bandwidth from 8 Hz to 60 kHz (at -3 dB level) and the signal-to-noise ratio of 93 dB. The Cayin MT-35 MK3 integrated amplifier will be available in Europe in March - April 2025, priced at €1,599.

Cayin MT-35 MK3
Cayin MT-35 MK3. Image source - (c) Cayin

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Integrated amplifiers — Cayin MT-35 MK3

  • Model name

    MT-35 MK3

  • Type

    integrated amplifier with Bluetooth DAC ES9018K2M Sabre32

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    0

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    300

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    100000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • D/A conversion

    N/A

  • Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    2 x 36

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    2 x 36

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    8

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    60000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    93

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)

    0,25

  • Damping factor

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    326 × 278 × 184

  • Weight (kg)

    13.5

  • Official link

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