Cayin Jazz 90 Class A Integrated Amplifier

A Class A Integrated Amplifier That Plays with Soul

When it comes to listening to music the way it was meant to be heard—rich, expressive, and full of character—the Cayin Jazz 90 delivers in spades. This beautifully built Class A integrated amplifier is designed not just to reproduce music, but to breathe life into it. For lovers of valve warmth, vintage charm, and modern refinement, the Jazz 90 strikes a perfect chord.

A Tribute to the Golden Age of Hi-Fi

As the name suggests, the Jazz 90 is inspired by the golden era of jazz and classic stereo. But don’t mistake this for a nostalgia act—the engineering beneath its retro exterior is anything but dated. With pure Class A circuitry and point-to-point hand-wiring, Cayin ensures that every note flows with natural fluidity, open tonality, and a distinct absence of harshness.

Its single-ended EL34 valve design operates in Class A mode, delivering 2 x 8 watts of utterly musical power—plenty enough to drive high-sensitivity loudspeakers with grace and control. This amplifier doesn't shout. It sings.

The Beauty of Simplicity

The layout is charmingly minimalist. On the front panel, you’ll find a set of tactile rotary knobs for input selection and volume control, along with Cayin’s signature illuminated VU meters—an elegant throwback that enhances the amplifier’s timeless appeal.

Around the back, things are equally straightforward. A small number of high-quality line-level RCA inputs are provided, alongside robust speaker terminals and a single pre-out should you wish to add a subwoofer or connect to external amplification. The Jazz 90 is analogue through and through, with no digital stage to interfere with its signal purity.

Class A Character, Valve Richness

What sets the Jazz 90 apart is its Class A operation, which ensures a continuous current flow through the output valves, reducing distortion and improving linearity. Combined with the lush harmonic profile of EL34 tubes, this amplifier delivers sound that is full-bodied, warm, and delightfully involving.

Vocals are rendered with intimacy and warmth. Acoustic instruments bloom with presence. High frequencies are smooth and refined, while bass remains nimble and textured—not bloated or overpowering.

This is an amplifier for listening rooms, late-night jazz sessions, and albums played from start to finish. It rewards patience and attentiveness, drawing you deeper into your music collection.

Perfect Match for High-Efficiency Speakers

With its relatively modest output, the Cayin Jazz 90 is best paired with high-efficiency speakers, particularly horn designs or full-range drivers. When matched properly, it creates a holographic soundstage that puts you right there in the room with the performers.

Whether you're playing Miles Davis on vinyl, streaming chamber music, or enjoying intimate folk recordings, the Jazz 90 delivers a performance that feels personal and profoundly human.

In Conclusion

The Cayin Jazz 90 Class A Integrated Amplifier is a celebration of valve tradition, Class A finesse, and musical authenticity. It’s an amplifier that encourages slower listening—where quality triumphs over quantity and every record becomes a rediscovery.

If you’re looking to rekindle your love of music through a beautifully voiced, impeccably made valve amplifier, the Jazz 90 may be the partner your system—and your soul—has been waiting for.

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