Title pretty much says it all.
Currently have a 640A and have the opportunity to buy a Creek 5350SE for <$200.
Know nothing about the Creek except to take the seller's word that it "is working 100%" and appears to be in very good physical condition.
Would you guys consider this a definite upgrade, or more of a sideways step?
Speakers at the moment are a set of Zaph Audio SR71 in some basic mdf cabinets, 0.85cuft sealed volume.
Waiting for time and/or money to make some "proper" cabinets, similar in shape/appearance to the Usher X-718.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:35 PM
Not sure if it would be an upgrade (I haven't heard either), but where is this being advertised? This would be a bargain at twice the price!
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 08:39 PM
Definitely not an upgrade, but also not a downgrade, although I would have thought that the Cambridge had a higher current capability and could be used more effectively with a wider range of speakers.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 09:03 PM
I agree with Rantan - just a difference in sound and may be more suitable to your ears.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 10:35 PM
Fair enough guys. I stumbled across the Creek in a local advertisement...of sorts 
Sounds like it's probably not worthwhile, though if I have a little spare cash at the end of the pay period I might just pick it up anyway
Sounds like it's probably not worthwhile, though if I have a little spare cash at the end of the pay period I might just pick it up anyway
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 01:35 AM
For that price if you have the spare cash pick it up anyway Adam ...
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Phono Stepup - Trevor Lees MKIII Tube PrePreamp
CD Source - Arcam Alpha 9
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Phono Stepup - Trevor Lees MKIII Tube PrePreamp
CD Source - Arcam Alpha 9
Pre Amp - Vacuum Tube Audio SP-14
Power Amp - Bob Latino Dynaco ST-120
Secondary Amp - Jungson JA-88D
Main Speakers - 3 Way Audax (To be replaced by Troels Gravesen DTQWT under construction)
Secondary Speakers - Usher S520
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 06:26 AM
I preferred the Creek over the Cambridge. Slightly more warmer and fuller sounding whereas to me the Cambridge seemed a bit bright. The speakers at the time were themselves a little bright, the Creek tamed that as well as doing deeper, tighter bass.
$200 is a screaming bargain though, I'd you don't like it, it shouldn't be hard to move on.
$200 is a screaming bargain though, I'd you don't like it, it shouldn't be hard to move on.
Let the Wookie win
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 04:57 PM
if you decide not to but it - it might be nice to have your mate list it here for other to check out the bargin 
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 05:02 PM
if you decide not to but it - it might be nice to have your mate list it here for other to check out the bargin
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 05:08 PM
Making an offer, seeing if they bite.
Otherwise, I'll post up details here
Otherwise, I'll post up details here
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Posted 24 August 2012 - 08:48 PM
Well that was wasted effort
"Item ship from China, send to Ballarat, VIC...need $xxx send to bank."
Ahhhh, maybe I'll pass thanks.
Le sigh.
Now to wait for another NAKSA 100 (or nCore400) to come up in the FS forum.
"Item ship from China, send to Ballarat, VIC...need $xxx send to bank."
Ahhhh, maybe I'll pass thanks.
Le sigh.
Now to wait for another NAKSA 100 (or nCore400) to come up in the FS forum.
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Posted 24 August 2012 - 08:58 PM
Probably a good thing. Naksa's are awesome.
Let the Wookie win
