Creek CAS 4040 vs A&R Cambridge A60.
They seem very similar.
Any difference?
Many thanks.
Mauro
Creek CAS 4040 vs A&R Cambridge A60.
They seem very similar.
Any difference?
Many thanks.
Mauro
why is nothing ever simple?
I'd sooner have the Creek.
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The Creek was a lot less expensive than the A60 back in the day.
Just after Mike Creek delivered the first 4040, I had a conversation with John Dawson, the designer of the A60 and he told me, emphatically, that the Creek 4040 "couldn't be manufactured for the price" - "impossible to make it in the UK for the money" etc, etc. The Creek took the majority of our normal A60 sales, back then because it was so good. It was part of our best selling systems - Rega, Creek and HB1.
Last edited by hifi_dave; 05-02-2018 at 11:18.
At the moment, price is quite similar for both.
why is nothing ever simple?
I've had both, preferred the A60. It was a long time ago, though. The Creek sounded slightly 'stodgy' by comparison, but some might say warmer or fuller.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
It's going to depend on the partnering equipment to some extent. I was vinyl only back then, suspect a more clinical-sounding cartridge than my Nagaoka would have opened up the Creek a bit. Just because it is vintage kit now doesn't mean you don't have to pay attention to system matching.
I found that a Denon PMA250 UK SE was better than either the Creek or the A&R.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
These are the good ones
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA...EAAOSw3ZtaNBv2
These are meh
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEMON-PRE...gAAOSw241Yi55i
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.