Gazer01 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hi all, I'm torn between Creek Evo 50A and Arcam A19. I'm looking for something that doesn't sound too hard and aggressive. And also does any of them have a pre out for a subwoofer as I would like to a subwoofer in the system. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafad Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I don't think Arcam or Creek have ever been referred to as hard or aggressive. I believe Creek have a slightly softer presentation than Arcam but I haven't heard either of those two amps specifically. Can you demo? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Both sound quite similar to each other, both have pre out ,but the Arcam does have a phono stage as standard ( this is optional on the Creek ) Personally I prefer the Creek tonally and I would pay for the phono module. The fact that it does better with slightly more difficult speakers is a bonus but neither could ever be described as harsh. You can leave that to Rotel and Audiolab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazer01 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 I guess I'll go with Creek then. Can the pre out be used for a sub? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Gazer01 said: I guess I'll go with Creek then. Can the pre out be used for a sub? Thanks. I would think so, but I am not 100% certain. It is probably fine ans it would be best to connect the sub via line level input to the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazer01 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 @rantan but then I wouldn't be able to control the volume of the sub through the remote control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 It may well be worth having a chat to a dealer who sells Creek. I have heard both but I am not intensely familiar with every aspect of its operation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I've always used pre outs for driving a sub. so cant see bother. can always yes use the sub volume to dial in just how much sub you want you'd only od this once to integrate with your main speakers after that should be set forget 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barn door Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Selby in Thornbury (VIC) have the 50A on sale.Give them a call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Now that certainly seems like one hell of a bargin. I have owned a creek integrated before. Quite a refined amp. I would be jumping on that deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 WOW. Over 50% off. Thats got to be the guiding light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 WHY SO CHEAP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazer01 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 11 hours ago, barn door said: Selby in Thornbury (VIC) have the 50A on sale. Give them a call. @barn door thanks man. That sure is an absolute bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cleary Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I am a Creek fan and have owned a Arcam Fgm Ar 19. The Arcam sounded like listening to creek gear underwater (pardon the pun). Selby Thornbury are selling the creek gear cheap as it is a brand that Selby do not usually stock but they inherited when they purchased a store and stock from Hi Tek Hi Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazer01 Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 18/04/2019 at 9:29 PM, jimbobbity said: I am a Creek fan and have owned a Arcam Fgm Ar 19. The Arcam sounded like listening to creek gear underwater (pardon the pun). Selby Thornbury are selling the creek gear cheap as it is a brand that Selby do not usually stock but they inherited when they purchased a store and stock from Hi Tek Hi Fi. Hmmm, wondering how it got 5 stars in What hifi. Anyway, I changed my mind. I'm planning to get the Quasimodo amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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