Crest Audio CA9 power amp

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I have Crest Audio CA9 amplifier in excellent condition and in full working order, superb sound quality. It is also supplied in a 4 unit flight case.


Product Description

The Crest Audio CA9 professional power amplifier is designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliability—even when operating under extreme stress—in touring or fixed installation applications.

Absolute sonic accuracy is the hallmark of every Crest amplifier bass is solid and defined to the limits of audibility, with ample current reserves delivered by an “over-engineered” power supply and advanced Class H circuitry. Wide-bandwidth output devices assure detailed, transparent high frequency response. And, thanks to Crest’s exclusive IGM circuit, the CA9 will drive 2½ loads safely without compromise in performance.

Construction and Quality Control

The CA9 is built exclusively in Crest’s own USA manufacturing facility, with internal components selected for premium quality and proven durability. Each modular subassembly is pre-tested, and the assembled CA9 receives a rigorous “hot room” burn-in before thorough final checkout on precision test equipment.

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

• 5-Way binding post outputs or Speakon™ connectors

(market dependent)

• 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 2½ 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

• S t e r e o CA2 CA4 CA6 CA12 CA18

1kHz, .01% THD+N 250W 435W 600W 1200W 1800W

20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 200W 400W 500W 1100W 1700W

Power Specifications:

Stereo 4½ Stereo 2½ Stereo 8½ Bridged 4½ Bridged

1kHz, 0.01% THD+N 600W 900W 1000W 1800W 2000W

20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD+N 550W 800W 900W 1600W 1800W

I am sorry to let it go, it is simply an awesome amplifier, awesome sound. Kevin Walker uses one, with his Demeter preamp and schroeder speakers. Check him on youtube.

They cost up to 1340.00 new, but I am letting mine go for £585.00 as I need the money.

please feel free to contact me.

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