Kawai CA501 specs
The step-up CA console keeps the 88-key Grand Feel Compact wooden action of the CA-401 but adds 256-note polyphony, 45 sounds and 100 W of amplification in a 66 kg cabinet. Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth audio are both onboard, and USB playback covers MP3, WAV and SMF.
Brand: Kawai
8.2/ 10
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256-note polyphony, 45 sounds and 100 W of amplification behind the wooden-key Grand Feel Compact action.
#13 of 92 digital pianos · full ranking| Status | current |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 45 |
| Speakers | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB audio | No |
| Weight | 66 kg |
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Strengths
- 100 W (2 x 50 W) - the strongest amplification in the CA range here
- 256-note polyphony
- 45 onboard sounds
- Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action
Weaknesses
- 66 kg - installation rather than transport
- No USB audio interface; USB is MIDI plus file playback
- Same action as the cheaper CA-401, so the extra spend goes to sound and amplification
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Spec source: www.kawai-global.com — verified 2026-10-10