FS: Audire Crescendo Stereo Amp

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
edited March 2005 in Flea Market
Audire Crescendo 2ch amp.

75w continous 8/ohm, I've run the amp down as low as 2ohm, without it breaking a sweat.

Retail was $825 about 5 years ago, amp is still made today. 52,000 uF capacitance + 500v power supply = GROSSLY overbuilt and gobs of headroom. Drives my SRS 2's with EASE. About as 'tube like' as sand amps can get.

High tone, esoteric amp, without the high tone price.

$225 shipped. Better pictures tonight when I get home.
Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    ......
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,228
    edited March 2005
    going for a spring cleaning there Russ?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Yep, getting rid of excess, streamlining a bit. I have 2 of these, I'm keeping one. They are THAT good.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    what exactly do you mean tube like? I'm just curious as I have no experience with any tube amp. Do tube amps sound brighter? Would the power be more important than quality for driving 9s? Right now I'm driving my 9s with an AV-505 (Carver).
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Not bright at all, more the opposite warm, lush, and well controlled.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Russ,

    Any commentary on how it well it would drive 9s compared to a 100 wattx5 carver amp?

    Raj
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    My personal preference would be the Audire, by a landslide.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,228
    edited March 2005
    all these amps and no $$$ ....oh and no pre-outs :mad:
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,497
    edited March 2005
    Russ,
    Is this the bipolar or mosfet version? The Mosfet version should be more tube-like.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    hey russ, could you drop me an estimation on its depth or dimensions? Also, would it be bad if I stacked my pre on top of this unit, how hot does this thing get? I just wanted to get an idea before I drop the hammer on this thing. Upgraditis is a ****!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    It's not terribly deep. I'll measure when I get home. Less than 10" I'm fairly sure. It doesn't heat up at all, even though it runs class A/AB.

    I don't know if it's mosfet or not, I'd have to pop the hood.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,497
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by rnp614
    hey russ, could you drop me an estimation on its depth? Also, would it be bad if I stacked my pre on top of this unit? I just wanted to get an idea before I drop the hammer on this thing. Upgraditis is a ****!

    You never want to put other equipment directly on top of an amplifier. You should maintain 4-5 inches clearance at least for the heat to dissapate.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,497
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    It's not terribly deep. I'll measure when I get home. Less than 10" I'm fairly sure. It doesn't heat up at all, even though it runs class A/AB.

    I don't know if it's mosfet or not, I'd have to pop the hood.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    What is the approx age of this amp?
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2005
    Russ,
    If those ahead of me decide to pass, I'll definitely take it. That is a confirmed yes. Consider it sold one way or the other.

    I've heard this amp before and know what it can do.

    I'm working nights this week but will be in touch within 24 hours.

    Dude, I don't know how you make any money on this whale of a deal. Hookin up the forum once again.

    Paul
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    You got it Paul. The sooner the better for me.

    All that being said, rnp614, if you are going to use it in home theater, I wouldn't. The carver is great HT amp, and you won't notice much, other than a tonal shift in HT.

    It really should be in a 2ch rig.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Russman, if you decide to part with the second one I'd be interested.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Nah, my intended use was for 2 channel music, I hardly watch movies. If I really do get "dibs" rights for asking questions first, I'll take it.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2005
    Quit selling amps I would buy when I am out of town! Damnit!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    If you want it, its yours RNP.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • masanz1
    masanz1 Posts: 511
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Willow
    all these amps and no $$$ ....oh and no pre-outs :mad:

    I feel the same way...I wish I'd informed myself better when I bought the 601 Onkyo instead of the 701:mad: :mad: .No phono inputs and no preouts
    Matthew
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    If you want it, its yours RNP.

    The Money Order has SO been sent :D
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    So does anyone else have some Audire equipment or have heard any? What were your experiences? I'm definitely excited to try this thing out.

    Also, anyone know where I can get a 2 shelf setup. I want a little stand thing that will just hold the preamp and the amp and nothing else.

    Any good websites or anything I should check out?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited March 2005
    If you are buying it from Russman....I assure, that you will be happy. If not, you are destined for KMart gear....in other words JohnK.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    I'm just wondering how prevalent Audire is, not questioning his opinion or his reputation. It seems like a somewhat smaller company thats why I asked if anyone else had any experience with them. If I didnt completely trust Russ I wouldnt have bought it.

    So, anyways, anyone at least have any idea of some good webpages that have audio furniture?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Check out Audioadvisor.com - they have some great stuff up for sale usually, and a decent selection.

    Some of the best sounding gear, comes from smaller, little known companies. You aren't buying a mass-produced car off the showroom floor, you are buying a hand-built custom machine.

    Besides, I left you 'room' to get out of it if for some reason you don't like it. That amp will bring 275-325 + ship on agon in heartbeat.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    You aren't buying a mass-produced car off the showroom floor, you are buying a hand-built custom machine.

    Thats exactly why I'm excited to try it out!
    Thx again Russ!
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Thx for the tip, never really realised Audioadvisor sells furniture.
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  • rnp614
    rnp614 Posts: 598
    edited March 2005
    Received this amp today, packed to withstand F5 Tornado winds. Hooked her up and she sings wonderfully! Thanks Russ!

    I'll pm shack about our transaction to add one to your tally. :D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    FedEx was foiled again!

    Enjoy.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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