High-Resolution Desk-top Audio system.

The CAS-1 audio system featuring dual-amps and separate speakers accurately recreates original sound spaces for immersive High-Resolution Audio experiences through speakers or headphones. Every subtle note of your favorite music fills your space in exquisitely rich detail, even at low volumes. Also, you can enjoy easy high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming¹ from your devices.

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Immersive soundscapes for your spaces

The CAS-1 High-Resolution Audio system with built-in dual amplifiers³ accurately recreates original sound spaces through stereo speakers or headphones for immersive experiences.
Hi-Res Audio: 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.
Dual amps for two music experiences³

Independent amplification systems deliver outstanding High-Resolution Audio experiences for the distinct amplification requirements of headphones and speakers.³
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.³

Additional Features Specifications

Place yourself center stage

Experience your music with live performance richness through stereophonic sound reproduction that recreates the original sound space. Separate speakers distinctively create sound and improve directionality for immersive listening experiences, even in small spaces.

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 recording studio or concert.

More stunning realism than you ever heard

Excellent adherence to the record’s surface minimizes unnecessary resonance for clean sound.

Balancing powerful and precise sound

An independent headphone amp and high-end digital-analogue conversion (DAC) drive headphone sound.³

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 customized 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.

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.

Enjoy higher quality listening on various headphone types

A high grade amplifier drives the sound for both in-ear and over ear headphones. CAS-1’s dedicated headphone amp and separate high-end DAC adjusts output for more isolated headphone listening experiences. Use the dedicated headphone gain toggle switch to match impedance to headphone type to enhance the listening experience for headphones of varying impedance.³

Gain toggle switch

Adjustable gain lets you use your favorite 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.

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.¹

High quality wireless audio streaming

LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth®.¹ Transmitting up to three times more data, LDAC produces an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music.¹

Footnotes

¹ 4K upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV. ² Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. ³ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. ⁴ iPod® and iPhone® support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th & 5th generation & iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models. ⁵ Requires HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁶ Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁷ Requires HDMI® cable and LPCM capable receiver. ⁸ Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁹ Syncs with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ products. ¹⁰ May require additional accessories. Check with your authorized Control4® dealer for details. ¹¹ Requires capable HDTV / video source and HDMI® cable sold separately. ¹² Requires 3D content, 3D glasses, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). ¹³ Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content. ¹⁴ Requires an optional license purchase from an authorized Control4® dealer. ¹⁵ Requires home network and one device on network to be set up as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ¹⁶ Requires active internet connection and devices connected to the same WiFi® network. ¹⁷ Compared to normal viewing. Based on a 55-inch LED TV with Picture Setting Standard. ¹⁸ As of January 1, 2012. ¹⁹ Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ²⁰ Largest, highest resolution consumer television, as of August 2012. ²¹ 65 Watts total power (20+20+12.5+12.5). ²² '4K' is a resolution standard commonly used in the digital cinema industry that refers to images with a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. The actual panel resolution of 84" XBR-X900 is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). This corresponds to the so‐called "QFHD" (Quad Full High Definition) display standard. In practice, this is equivalent to the widely-accepted definition of "4K" resolution. ²³ 1.5m is recommended viewing distance for 4K (3840 x 2160) content with XBR-84X9000 to enjoy the most immersive experience. ²⁴ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁵ PS3 system and SimulView™ glasses sold separately. ²⁶ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X900A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ²⁷ Simulated 4K image will vary based on source content. ²⁸ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁹ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 or CMU-BR200 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. ³⁰ Requires PS3 system, PlayMemories Studio™ software and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) sold separately. ³¹ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³² Requires smartphone with Wi-Fi® certified Miracast™ technology. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference ³³ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X850A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ³⁴ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³⁵ 40 Watts total power (10+10+10+10)

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