Kevsy71 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) [b]For sale[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]: [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Crest CA9 power amp.[/font][/color] [b]Price, payment and postage[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]: [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]£350 including UK courier, discount for collection from Tonbridge, Kent. Payment by bank transfer or cash.[/font][/color] [b]Crest CA9 Details[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]: Heavy and mighty 2u power amp, I was running it happily at 900W into 4 Ohms, but many configurations are available including 2 Ohms and bridged mono. Built very solidly with a terrific transformer, and of course suitable for PA applications. Manual here: [url="http://www.peaveycommercialaudio.com/media/pdf/ca9_11-25-97.pdf"]http://www.peaveycom...a9_11-25-97.pdf[/url][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Working condition[/b]: full working condition, one of the fan foam filters is missing from the back but the fans themselves work fine. Amazing volume, clarity and attack on low notes![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Cosmetic condition[/b]: Excellent, some minor rack rash[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]History[/b]: bought off eBay a few months ago, from a recording studio.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Comes with[/b]: printed-off manual, power cord. You are also welcome to the 3u Spider rack bag, which I 'customised' by removing the back pouch wooden board to allow the Crest to be carried with the leads to the preamp already connected. I will include the wooden board so you can decide![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If the photos does not show in your browser, [/font][/color][url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133089969@N07/sets/72157655309988845"]here is the Flickr album link[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Any questions please ask, my feedback link in my sig. Cheers! Kevin [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Finally the manufacturer specs:[/font][/color] CA9 Features • Crest’s legendary “overbuilt” power supply • Toroidal power transformer • Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output devices • Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow • Dual, variable speed DC fans • Massive, extruded aluminum heat sinks • Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs • Speakon™ connectors • Stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode selector switch • Ground lift switch • TourClass® protection circuits: - ACL (Active Clip Limiting) prevents speaker damage with gentle gain reduction at clip threshold. - IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors speaker loads to detect conditions that may overstress output devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω impedances. - AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting level when amplifier is turned on. - TourClass also includes comprehensive thermal management, and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection. • Input sensitivity selection • Recessed, stepped attenuators • Front panel circuit breaker switch • Modular construction Edited August 17, 2015 by Kevsy71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I use one of these in my rig. Nothing comes close when it comes to headroom and clarity. It's a monster. I paid a fair bit more for mine - this is a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 stunning power amp!...i,m sure Jim Bergantino recommended these... praise indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pentode Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 If you're considering world domination, one of these will speed the job up no end. Superb piece of kit at a very good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Where is THE TONE? In proper power stages. This is a proper power stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Beefy power stage BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 England declare BUMP. I will now post with the Crest mounted inside the Spider 3U case, because it will help protect it in transit! Same low price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts