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Carissa

Why create Carissa?

Because listeners wanted a high-current, affordable SET alternative with a real-world drive.

By applying less voltage but drawing more current, Carissa brings you lower distortion specs across the whole bandwidth, superior dynamics and far better control of lower register that sets a new in-home standard. The Carissa employs custom, hand-wound, split-core output transformers to generate wider bandwidth than most transformers generally available.

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Single-ended, transformer-coupled, pure class A, triode stereo amplifier

16 wpc
600mV
4 - 8 ohms
180K ohms
20Hz to 60kHz ± 1dB. at full rated power
1 x 6DJ8/6922, 2 x 12BH7, 2 x 845

12.75” x 18.5” x 9” [ W x D x H ]
70 lbs.

3 years parts and labor/90 days tubes

Lower plate voltage for prolonged tube life

Factory set dual mono biasing circuits

Quality MOSFET regulated power supply

Custom hand-wound split-core output transformers

High quality mil-spec, multi-layered 2-oz. copper trace circuit boards

Capacitors are low ESR/ESL types for increased high frequency performance

Resistors are 1% metal oxide for low noise

Optional hand-polished, non-magnetic, stainless steel chassis and transformer cover available

Optional dual-mono auto bias circuitry (standard in Carissa Signature

Enjoy The Music
“And while I have tried over the years to describe exactly what soul is, I know this, in the Carissa I hear it and I think you will too. Most highly recommended..”
— Todd Warnke

Six moons.com
“Through the midrange, the Art Audio Carissa has all the transparency and intimacy aficionados will expect of just about any SET amplifier, in this price range and beyond. It doesn't quite measure up to the standards set by some 300B amplifiers but far surpasses any EL34 or 6550 tube I've ever heard - and it comes with a combination of price and raw moxy that seems almost too good to be true.”
— John Potis

Positive Feedback Online
“The Carissa may have fantastic bass capabilities, a crisp and clean midrange, and smooth, extended highs, but it really wins you over with the way it blends these elements together and churns out a holistic musical message that both excites and soothes the senses. It pulls you into the music.”
— Francisco Duran