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New, this was a serious professional amplifier rather than a budget component, with an original MSRP reportedly around US$7,000. At US$995, though, this listing is ambitious: your comparable-sales data puts the market median at US$150, with the 75th percentile at US$301. Even allowing for the original box and rarity, the asking price is more than three times the upper-quartile figure.
The appeal is real. This is a massively built seven-channel design delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 watts into 4 ohms, with the current and headroom to drive demanding home-theater speakers convincingly. It can also be adapted for standalone use, but its 95-pound weight, 20-amp power requirement, discontinued status, and Crestron-oriented control scheme narrow the audience. At this price, insist on a complete functional demonstration, clean channel operation, and confirmation that standalone triggering or accessories are included; otherwise, patience should find a much better buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Crestron was founded in 1972 in the United States by George Feldstein and built its reputation in professional AV, automation, and control systems rather than in traditional consumer hi-fi. It is a privately held company headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and its core business has long centered on integrated technology for commercial spaces and high-end residential systems.
In audio, Crestron is best known for installation-oriented products: control processors, AV distribution, streaming audio-over-IP systems, amplifiers, and architectural speakers. Its residential audio line is built around the Crestron Home platform and DM NAX distribution hardware, while its speakers are typically developed with partners such as Origin Acoustics rather than sold as standalone audiophile separates.
In the market, Crestron sits in the premium custom-install and high-end integration segment, not the conventional hi-fi retail space. Its appeal is strongest among system designers, integrators, and affluent homeowners who want whole-house audio, automation, and discreet in-wall or in-ceiling sound, rather than collectors looking for turntables, headphones, or vintage separates. It is a niche but major brand in residential and commercial integration, with audio positioned as part of a broader control ecosystem.
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