Cherry Amplifier Demo Unit

AmpDesigner333 · « **on:** 19 Jul 2009, 02:55 pm »

Special low price on a Cherry demo. It's in perfect shape with less than 100 hours of use. Here's the link:
http://www.digitalamp.com/Cherry_amp2_spec_may2009.htm

It's the same link as we used for our subscriber only offer in May. You don't need to be a newsletter subscriber to use the link now.

By the way, we are still working on a fix for our newsletter form. Webair said they will move the site to another server, and we are waiting for that. So, if you want to subscribe, just send me a private message. Thanks.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 04:00 pm »

Yes, it was played hard and tested fully...

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 07:44 pm »

This thread is 24 pages long:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=58526.msg650956;topicseen#new

Some other related threads (mentioning Cherry or DAC4800A amps):

Cherry PLUS review:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=65976.new#new

Mini Rave April 2009:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=66238.new#new

Musica Bella Purity Extreme Preamp:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=62271.new#new

NYAR, SEPT 2008:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=59355.new#new

NYAR, OCT 2008:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=60190.new#new

Thanks for checking it out!

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 02:11 am »

No, this is NOT a Cherry PLUS. The biggest difference is the motherboard (module based in this case). The regular Cherry is a fantastic amp just the same!

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 02:43 am »

Feel free to post here if you have questions instead of sending a private message or email. Thanks.

-Tommy

JohnR · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 09:36 am »

If this is an ad, then it would make sense to include a price - ?

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 11:55 am »

Quote from: JohnR on 20 Jul 2009, 09:36 am

If this is an ad, then it would make sense to include a price - ?

Price for the demo unit is $2400. List price is $6000. Thanks.

orientalexpress · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 02:57 pm »

This amp is the real deal.Their seem alot of hype out there ,they're alway came up short.i actually have a chance to compare this amp to spectron amp.i like this amp better.sometime u don't know what you have until u have both of them and compare them ,then u decide .my cherry plus should arrive this week.

lapsan

RodMCV · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 05:58 pm »

I can say that Tommy has treated me in the most fair and highest ethical way in our business dealings when I had unforeseen money issues.

Talk about flexibility, and bending over backwards to help me out!!

I still look forward to possession of the Cherry plus!

I know there are several envious audio-heads when we read your posts Lapsan!!

Rod

mca · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 06:02 pm »

Could one get a regular aluminum faceplate for it?

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 Jul 2009, 03:46 am »

Quote from: mca on 20 Jul 2009, 06:02 pm

Could one get a regular aluminum faceplate for it?

Like this?

Yes, we can!

We also can make the face blank (no silkscreen)...

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 01:47 am »

Where the Cherry amp fits in the lineup:

DAC4800A --- original design with LEDs and standby button on front panel
Cherry --- red faceplate, bigger transformer, LEDs inside the box (they shine through the vent holes)
Cherry PLUS --- new motherboard, improved output filter
Cherry jr --- not released yet

These are listed in chronological order, and the differences are simplified for quick reading.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 09:01 pm »

Thought we sold it, but the customer wound up buying a new unit...

mittg · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Jul 2009, 10:55 am »

A friend and I were listening to the cd Chris Botti in Boston. I forget the song but our conversation stopped because it sounded so clear. Then a bass note and my friend looked out the window to see if there was thunder. He looked back and chuckled because it was the Apogee Cal Sigs of course. He was reading the booklet and laughing at the microphone placement description when he said "this is the clearest music I have ever heard. It sounds absolutly real." Apogees powered by my Cherry amp. Thank you very much.This is the finest amp I have ever owned.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #14 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 03:46 pm »

To answer a few questions we recevied:
The unit is less than a year old. It can ship within 3 days in its current configuration. New motherboard will take a little longer, but is not a problem...

mfsoa · « **Reply #15 on:** 7 Aug 2009, 04:56 pm »

Hi Tommy,

Sorry I've kept the demo Cherry Plus (I'm pretty sure) unit for so long

Rest assured it's being put to good use and sounding fantastic.

We should hook up some time - I got some new spkr cables (Reality Cables) that sound superb on the bass cabinets.

If I still have it by the September Rave and you can't make it, I'd like to bring it with me - The host has given the OK for amps to visit

-Mike

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 Aug 2009, 03:31 pm »

Quote from: mfsoa on 7 Aug 2009, 04:56 pm

Hi Tommy,

Sorry I've kept the demo Cherry Plus (I'm pretty sure) unit for so long

Rest assured it's being put to good use and sounding fantastic.

We should hook up some time - I got some new spkr cables (Reality Cables) that sound superb on the bass cabinets.

If I still have it by the September Rave and you can't make it, I'd like to bring it with me - The host has given the OK for amps to visit

-Mike

Mike,

Thanks for the post. Let's talk offline about that particular unit... Are you hosting a rave someday soon?

Best Regards,
Tommy

mfsoa · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 Aug 2009, 03:54 pm »

I'm doing the Oct Rave, date not set.

September is in Scotch Plains/Berkely Hts area less than 40 min from me if you want to carpool.

(You can ride in my new (used) BMW (2000 323iT)

-Mike

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Aug 2009, 06:38 pm »

We can take $400 MORE off the price by putting in the smaller transformer (the one used in the DAC4800A)!!!

TF1216 · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 Aug 2009, 06:48 pm »

This seems like a really great deal.