SA-200.2 ES
Stereo solid-state power amplifier from the ES series, suitable for both high-fidelity audio and home cinema applications.
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Discuss purchase and listeningCatalogue information verified on the 19 June 2026. Official Cary Audio catalogue.
Summary
The SA-200.2 ES is the stereo amplifier from the ES series, redesigned in 2018. It features high current capability, an 850 VA toroidal transformer, and a remote trigger, positioned by Cary Audio for both stereo and home cinema applications.
Key Points
- Solid-state stereo power amplifier in Class A/B.
- Designed for both high-fidelity two-channel audio and home cinema.
- Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR inputs.
- Reinforced speaker terminals with gold-plated contacts.
- Remote trigger for system integration.
- Oversized power supply with toroidal transformer.
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Ordering and system matching
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Delivery and setup
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Installation and setup can be requested as an additional service. We assess feasibility and quote it separately.
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Model context
Position within the Cary range
Class A/B solid-state stereo power amplifier from the ES series, positioned by Cary Audio for both high-fidelity audio and home cinema applications.
Why choose this model?
For stereo or multichannel with high-current ES architecture, without integrated preamplifier or DAC, in a non-bridgeable stereo configuration.
For which system does it make sense?
- Multichannel home cinema with stereo amplifiers for each pair of channels.
- High-fidelity stereo with 200 W/ch (8 Ω) and RCA/XLR inputs.
- Integration with remote trigger in rack or component furniture.
Differences compared to similar models
Stereo version of the ES architecture; the SA-500.1 ES shares a design with the higher power monophonic configuration. Unlike the SI-300.2d, it does not include a preamplifier section or DAC.
Architecture and Design Decisions
850 VA toroidal transformer and over 57,000 µF per channel. Cary Audio specifies a frequency response of 10 Hz–50 kHz ±0.1 dB, damping factor exceeding 400, and remote trigger 3.3–24 V DC; stereo configuration without bridging.
Compatibility and Use
Previous SLP-05 or multichannel processors via RCA/XLR. Remote trigger for chaining with other ES equipment.
Official specification limits
The dedicated product URL returns a 404 error to crawlers; LineaSonora links to the official presentation article. It is not bridgeable according to the white paper.
Related Technologies: Solid State — ES Series .
Technical Specifications
Specifications
- Output power
- 200 W per channel (8 Ω); 350 W per channel (4 Ω)
- Topology
- Solid-state stereo power amplifier in Class A/B
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–50 kHz (±0,1 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- > 100 dB (ponderada A)
- THD
- < 0,05 %
- Damping factor
- Superior a 400
- Gain
- 28 dB
- Integration
- Remote trigger 3.3–24 V DC; stereo configuration (non-bridgeable)
- Configuration
- Stereo; not bridgeable
Technical Specifications
Connectivity
- Inputs
- RCA ×2 and balanced XLR ×2 (22 kΩ)
- Outputs
- Two pairs of reinforced speaker terminals with gold-plated contacts
- Input impedance
- 22 kΩ (RCA and XLR)
Technical Specifications
Design and Construction
- Power Supply
- 850 VA toroidal transformer; over 57,000 µF per channel
- Dimensions
- 17.7 × 7.5 × 19.5 inches (W × H × D, according to the official manual)
- Weight
- 65 lbs
Specifications compiled from official Cary Audio sources, reviewed on 19 June 2026. Unverified data is not published; unavailable fields are omitted.
Documentation
Official Manuals and Resources
Links to PDFs and guides published by Cary Audio on caryaudio.com. They open in a new tab.
- ManualOwner's Manual (SA-200.2 ES)
Shared manual for the ES series: connections, remote trigger, and stereo specifications.
- White paperWhite paper SA-200.2 ES / SA-500.1 ES
Technical document from Cary on architecture, power supply, and performance of the ES series.
Technologies
Engineering Behind This Equipment
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Solid State — ES Series
Alongside valve technology, Cary Audio develops high-current solid-state amplification. The ES series encompasses stages designed for both two-channel high fidelity and home cinema systems.
Launch context
Origin and Journey
The ES series was introduced in April 2018 as a redesign of the original SA stages (CES 2011).
Be part of the SA ES Series — solid-state power.
Recommended Applications
Where it fits
- High fidelity
- Home Cinema
Power Amplifiers. For those who already possess a preamplifier and are seeking a power amplifier that defines the character and control of the system.
Home Cinema. For those incorporating Cary Audio high-fidelity into a home cinema system and requiring multi-channel amplification.
Within the Cary catalogue
Its position in the range
The SA-200.2 ES is part of Power Amplifiers and Home Cinema in the Cary Audio catalogue.
Cary Audio also positions it for home cinema.
- Families
- Design family
- ES series (home cinema)
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