CAS-1
Immersive soundscapes for your spaces
The CAS-1 High-Resolution Audio system with built-in dual amplifiers accurately recreates original sound spaces through stereo speakers or headphones for immersive experiences.
RRP
€ 894.37
(incl. VAT and WEEE)High-Resolution audio system with headphone amp
The Way The Artists Truly Intended
Enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound in higher-than-CD quality with High-Resolution Audio. Passion for music unites every component from signal to speaker, so it feels like the artist is performing right in front of you.
Near-field listening
Experience especially rich sound spaces, accurately recreated within 75 to 200 cm of the separate speakers.
Headphone listening
Independent high-quality DAC and headphone amp deliver High-Resolution Audio headphone listening.
Enjoy chill-inducing sound quality
High-Resolution Audio reproduces every breath, drumbeat, and note, and the S-Master HX™ all-digital amplifier reduces distortion to deliver a recording studio experience on your tabletop.
Enhancing your existing music
DSEE HX™ upscales existing sound sources to near high resolution sound quality, making you feel as if you are really there at the record studio or concert.
Dual amps for two music experiences
Independent amplification systems deliver outstanding High-Resolution Audio experiences for the distinct amplification requirements of headphones and speakers.
Two High-Resolution Audio experiences
High-Resolution Audio through separate speakers or headphones
Independent speaker and headphone amps deliver High-Resolution Audio through separate speakers or headphones.
Hear each note with incredible clarity
High resolution sound quality through speakers or headphones
Independent amplifiers eliminate added resistance, allowing for sound that is much closer to the original on both headphones and speakers.
More stunning realism than you ever heard
S-Master HX™ full digital amp technology, uniquely developed for High-Resolution Audio, reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound.
Balancing powerful and precise sound
An independent headphone amp and high-end digital-analogue conversion (DAC) drive headphone sound.
Near field listening
Easily achieve the best listening position
Easily position speakers for best listening point
Place separate speakers 75-200 cm away for optimal listening position. Included brass spikes let you adjust the speaker angle, and included speaker bases provide stable acoustics on any surface.
Powerful, extended bass
The customised bass reflex port allows the compact speakers to reproduce deep, satisfying bass.
Well-balanced sound output
Brass spikes elevate speakers to dampen high frequencies and fix woofer-tweeter route discrepancy.
Immersive soundscapes at any volume
The CAS-1 main unit and separate speakers are designed to recreate original sound spaces, delivering tabletop near field listening, even at low volumes.
Uncompromised richness at any volume
Technologies like Pulse Height Volume and Low Volume Mode ensure dynamic audio response even where other digital amplifiers suffer, at low volumes.
Headphone listening
Gain toggle switch
Adjustable gain lets you use your favourite headphones. Use HI/LOW to match impedance to headphone type.
Robust headphone jack
Quality metal parts for stable connections and less distortion. Mini plug socket for wide compatibility.
Wireless Streaming
Easy connections for wireless streaming
Wirelessly connect mobile devices to the separate speakers for convenience and improved sound. Stream your music with detail and clarity using Bluetooth and high-quality LDAC audio codecs.
High quality wireless audio streaming
LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth®. Transmitting up to three times more data, LDAC produces an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music.
Enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth®.
LDAC codec support
Bluetooth wireless streaming
Wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop via Bluetooth.
Instant one-touch connections
Use NFC to instantly pair CAS-1 with NFC-enabled smartphones with a single touch.
Designed for sound performance
High-quality circuitry
The rigid frame and beam chassis houses two separate circuit boards for the independent S-Master HX amplifier for speakers and the DAC + amplifier for headphones.
Designed for clarity
Compact separate speakers for near-field listening. Housed in specially painted high-grade cabinets, the separate CAS-1 speakers create an ideal acoustic field on your tabletop.
Connectivity and controls
Connect your music devices
Easily play your music from wherever it is.
Connect your PC, Walkman, Xperia smartphone or tablet via USB for High-Resolution Audio. Easily connect music devices with one touch to wirelessly stream music with detail and clarity via NFC + Bluetooth and LDAC. A new audio technology from Sony delivering high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth, LDAC is part the wireless audio performance solution, delivering exceptional listening.
Unite your music
Easy streaming control with the SongPal app
The SongPal app allows you to easily and intuitively manage your listening experience. Simply install the SongPal app on smartphones to take control of music playback and device settings in one app.
Available on iOS and Android
SongPal
Award winning design
iF DESIGN AWARD 2016
The CAS-1 was granted the world-renowned seal of design quality by a jury of 60 experts, at the 2016 iF DESIGN AWARD.
Specifications & Features
The CAS-1 High-Resolution Audio compatible tabletop system with built-in dual amps distinctively recreates original sound spaces through separate speakers or headphones with live performance richness.
- SPEAKER TYPE
- 2 way, 2 drivers speaker system , Bass reflex
- SPEAKER SIZE
- Tweeter: 14 mm, soft dome type, Woofer: 62 mm, cone type
- INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS
- Headphone Out, Speaker Output, USB A, USB B
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