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Up for sale is my CROWN AUDIO Genuine Black Walnut Cabinet in 3U configuration (Crown Model Number 5RD - Non-Vented Top). This cabinet has the ability to house the following Crown components: FM1 Tuner, D-150A Amplifier, IC150A Preamplifier, Power Line 3 Amplifier or three 1U components like a Straight Line Two, FM Two and Power Line One. I originally had my FM1 mounted in it but I, ultimately, prefer the more modern aesthetic without it as it better matches the rest of my gear. IMO, my FM1 and this cabinet was installed on a shelf by its original owner from new and never moved! It's in outstanding condition and presents as-new with no marks, scratches or dents on it anywhere. I've lightly sanded it recently and applied 8 coats of lemon oil and it looks just incredible - check out the photos for yourself. These are as rare as hen's teeth on the used market, especially in this condition, so don't miss out on this one if you've been looking for one.This cabinet has been displayed in a non-smoking, incense free, child free, pet free and cologne and perfume free home and is guaranteed to be free of any greasy fingerprints, strange odors or any other funk!Read my stellar feedback and purchase with complete confidence as my feedback speaks for itself. This is listed elsewhere and subject to prior sale and I expect it to sell quickly!It will ship via USPS Ground Advantage.
Compared with another unit at the typical used midpoint, US$279 is basically fair-to-slightly-friendly: it sits just under the US$285 median and well above the US$138 25th percentile, so this is not a bargain-bin score but also not an overreach.
The appeal here is the cabinet itself: genuine walnut veneer gear cases from Crown-era pro audio are practical, attractive, and often harder to find clean than the amps they once housed. If the finish is truly as described and the joinery is solid, the upside is a tidy, era-correct enclosure that can make a rack look finished rather than improvised; just verify dimensions, mounting hardware, and that it matches your chassis before pulling the trigger.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Crown Audio traces its origins to 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana, where minister and radio enthusiast Clarence C. Moore, alongside his wife Ruby, founded the International Radio and Electronics Corporation (IREC) in a converted chicken coop. Initially focused on rugged open-reel tape recorders for missionaries in remote regions, the company pioneered innovations like the world's first tape recorder with a built-in power amplifier in 1949. Ruby's suggestion in the 1960s led to the adoption of the Crown name, inspired by the crown emblems on their 'Royal' and 'Imperial' models, with the corporation officially renaming to Crown International, Inc. in 1975.
The brand shifted from tape recorders and compact loudspeakers in the 1950s to standalone tube power amplifiers by 1959, cementing its expertise in professional amplification. Crown became renowned for groundbreaking products like the DC300 in 1968—the first high-power solid-state amplifier—and the M600/M2000 in 1972, featuring patented technologies such as the ground-bridge circuit. Today, under Harman International since its 2000 acquisition, Crown specializes in high-output amplifiers for touring rigs, cinema venues, installed systems, portable PA, and commercial audio, prioritizing reliability and innovation over consumer categories like speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Crown holds a commanding position as a pro-audio powerhouse, trusted by industry leaders for its durable, high-performance amplifiers that define live sound and installation standards. Far from high-end audiophile or vintage collector fare, it dominates the professional market with over 75 years of technical milestones, though recent production shifts to Mexico reflect ongoing evolution. For the discerning hi-fi buyer eyeing pro-grade power, Crown delivers uncompromised authority.
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