Creek 4330 integrated amp?

[RobXant]

Can anyone comment on the Creek 4330 integrated amp? I found a guy selling one local and was thinking it would make a nice "shop" amp for around $200. Am I mistaken? Thanks all-
Rob

[dorokusai]

It's nice. I'm pretty sure we have been in touch with the same guy.

[RobXant]

Of course we are. The internet isn't THAT big!

I'm slated to meet him tomorrow night and seal the deal on the amp. Are you looking at the speakers.
Rob

[RuSsMaN]

Creek makes world class gear, I'd buy without hesitation.

The 4330 was made in 1998, features 35 wpc, 4 ohm stable, via discrete, high current amplifiers. There were two models, a 4330, and 4330 with remote. The remote model kicked the power up 5 watts, to 40/ch. Retail was $595 (on the stock 4330), so at $200 (1/3rd of retail), you are doing good.

Cheers,
Rooster

[dorokusai]

The speakers are the only thing I'm "interested" in, but I don't need them.

[RobXant]

Cool- I'd hate to come between you and a good deal, mark. So, I feel pretty good about the amp. Thanks, Russ.

Rob

[dorokusai]

Email me directly please. dorokusai@comcast.net

[steveinaz]

+1 on Russman's comments. Creek is top-shelf stuff. His integrateds are highly praised throughout the audio community.

[RobXant]

Well, I went out tonight and picked up the amp and the guy gave up his Rotel RCD-950 CD player and a set of Monster interconnects :rolleyes: (can I type that without getting sued?) with it for a total of $250. How'd I do?

The little thing sounds great :D. One issue, though, is that maybe one of out every three times I move the input selector the left channel goes out. If I just touch the knob again it's fine.

I popped the top and found the selector is some kind pf push-pull mechanical setup. Will spraying a little contact cleaner in there help?

Other than that minor issue, I can't believe the range and authority that this little combo puts out. Seems like I'll be spending a little more time out in the workshop! First project, dig a little hole on the other side of the fence and bury the Monster cables...

Thanks for the advice on this one, gents.

[steveinaz]

Awesome buy! You could try contact cleaner--but I'd get it fixed if that doesn't work, it would be money well spent.