Crate V5 all valve 5W amplifier

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Crate V5 all valve 5W amplifier
Topic Started: Oct 6 2011, 07:55 PM (302 Views)
Rampant	Oct 6 2011, 07:55 PM Post #1
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 427 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	*SOLD* Since I haven't used this in over a year, I've recently decided to sell my Crate V5 amp . I have had lots of fun with this amp - it certainly cranks out a chunky volume with lovely tones for such a small cabinet and has amazing drive for its 5 Watts RMS output. I reckon this is because it is a Class A all tube design, with 1 x 12AX7 valve preamp stage and 1 x EL84 valve power circuit. It is fitted with a Jensen Special Design 10" speaker - a modification that I made myself. And what a dramatic difference the new speaker makes... it allows the amp to breathe more effectively and releases much more immediate and musical tones. Another good point about this amp is the cabinet. Not only is it extremely good looking, but it is well engineered and produced, possessing a quality feel hard to find at any price point, never mind at this budget. I would include a few extra tubes - since I was experimenting with different valves for that optimum sound... and I would also include the original speaker. I'll start the haggling at Ł90 posted!! (Postage won't be cheap 'cos it's nearly 10kg unwrapped). That is an exceptional bargain considering that the amp itself originally cost over Ł100, while the Jensen speaker cost me over Ł50. It really is a very pretty amp with quality fixings and chunky leather carry handle. See post 2 for pictures Here is the tech spec straight from the crate website: V5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Rating 5 W rms @ 5% THD, 8 ohm load, 120 VAC Input Impedance 700 kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 42 dB, Typical Gain 58 dB, all controls @ 10 Tone ±30 dB @ 10 kHz Speaker Specs 1 x 10", 5 W, 8 ohm, ceramic magnet Preamp Tubes (1) 12AX7A Power Tubes (1) EL84 Power Requirements 90-132 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 watts 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 30 watts Size (H x W x D) 13.75 in/34.9 cm x 14.25 in/36.2 cm x 8.11 in/20.6 cm Weight 19.2 lb/8.7 kg www.crateamps.com Cheerz Mark H Edited by Rampant, Nov 7 2011, 07:13 PM.
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Rampant	Oct 16 2011, 03:28 PM Post #2
Immortal (well, ...so far!) Posts: 427 Group: Top Contributor! Member #8,896 Joined: October 7, 2008	Post 1 edited Pictures as promised: Edited by Rampant, Oct 16 2011, 03:30 PM.
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