GIFT GUIDE 2024
IKEA LÅNESPELARE
These ash veneer headphone holders are ultra-affordable at only $19.99 and available from IKEA. Pair it with a set of Grado SR-60x open back headphones pictured here for $99.
Dynaudio Special Forty
Limited edition 40th anniversary bookshelf speaker in gorgeous black vine finish is on sale for a limited time for $2750, normally $3600. Alternatively available in gloss ebony wave. Both models are currently in stock and available for demonstration. Made in Denmark.
A&K SR35
Astell & Kern SR-35 portable high resolution music player with optional leather case is on sale for $650, normally $800. Built in memory, sd card slot and streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon and Apple Music make this player very versatile. Can be connected and controlled remotely to your home stereo system as well. Made in South Korea.
Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt
The GOAT of small, portable DAC’s is now on sale for $199, normally $350. Connect the Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt directly to your phone for improved headphone performance or to your home stereo system to turn your phone or tablet into a serious source.
Leak Stereo 130
One of the coolest, retro-looking stereo integrated amplifiers with modern amenities such as digital inputs, bluetooth, phono preamp and analog inputs. On sale for a limited time for $999, normally $1200 with gorgeous walnut cabinet. Optional matching CD transport also on sale.
Paradigm Founder 100F
Reference loudspeaker from famed Canadian manufacturer Paradigm is on sale for a limited time at 15% off. The Founder 100F pictured here is in a custom blue azure ice finish. Normally $5600, now on sale for $4760 a limited time. The smaller 80F is normally $3950, sale price $3315. The 40B bookshelf is $2400, sale price $2040. Optional finishes include black walnut, midnight cherry, piano black, walnut, ruby frostbite and frozen charcoal.
A&K SE300
Astell & Kern SE300 portable high resolution player equipped with an ultra-refined R-2R DAC, Class A/AB dual amps born with proprietary TERATON ALPHA technology, and for the first time a self-developed FPGA optimized technology. With these unrivaled components, it offers the true sound philosophy and technology of Astell&Kern. Significant discount to be had for this closeout piece. Normally $1899 and on sale for $999. Very limited stock and availability. Optional leather case available for $119.
BlipBlox myTRACKS
A toy-like sequencer, sampler, and drum machine designed to bring the magic of music creation to anyone, anywhere. With an entire music studio's worth of production tools packed into one colorful device, the Blipblox myTRACKS is intentionally designed to make music feel like play. Regardless of age or musical experience, anyone can instantly produce full, layered, dynamic songs. Intended for ages 3+. $349 but only available directly from manufacturer. Crescendo doesn’t sell this but thinks it is one of the coolest toys we’ve come accross.
IsoAcoustics Orea
Audio component isolation feet, designed to eliminate parasitic vibrations and provide greater sound clarity and focus. Ideal for electronic components such as Amplifiers, DACs, CD Players, Speakers, and Turntables, the OREA isolation feet are made of machined stainless steel and feature a low-profile design to minimize any increase in height. Available in a variety of weight ranges to create ideal isolation. Available for 20% off until Dec 3rd. Prices start around $45 a piece.
dCS Varese
Varèse from dCS is a five box solution, dual-differential Ring DAC that pushes the envelope in digital music playback. This is not for the faint of heart at a cost of over a quarter million dollars. dCS’s engineering team have developed new processes, products and protocols, once again stretching the limits of audio engineering to create our best-performing, most revealing and most intuitive music system to date.
Wexel Album Holder
Modern record wall display that makes swapping album art simple with the included ultra strength, neo-dynmium magnets. Pictured here in a 14 x 14 configuration and at a cost of $75 a piece. Alternatively can be used to display art work.
Ortofon 2M Black
On sale until Dec 3rd, the Ortofon 2m Black LVB represents their most sophisticated and best sounding moving magnet cartridge (when setup properly). Crescendo offers complimentary expert setup on ANY cartridge purchased thru us, even for carts that start at $99. We stock and are able to demonstrate the differences in sound quality from the 2m series from Ortofon. This includes the 2m red ($99), 2m blue ($189), 2m bronze ($499), 2m black ($695) and 2m black LVB ($1099). Sale prices extend on all black series carts including the Quintet series (MC), Cadenza series (MC) and Concorde series.
Triangle Audio AIO Twin
Our most affordable all-in-one stereo is now on sale for $725, normally $850. This speaker is self amplified and has EVERYTHING including WiFi streaming, phono preamp, digital inputs. Simple stereo available in a variety of modern satin finishes such as plum, satin yellow, satin blue and satin green pictured here. Plug and play.
Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator
Affordable portable digital synthesizer from a super cool company called Teenage Engineering. Mix and Match with prices started around $60.
Bluesound Node
Close-out special on a versatile digital music streaming source. Includes it’s own app w/ a vast selection of streaming services under one hood. Also features HDMI ARC for tv connecting, digital/analog outputs and inputs, reliability and compatability with a variety of methods of controlling it including Roon, Airplay, Chromcast, Bluetooth and Tidal or Spotify Connect. Originally $600, now on sale for $350. Very limited stock on hand.
Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary
Fantastic looking and sounding retro British speaker from Wharfedale. Free stand ($300 value) included for a limited time. Stand doubles as a record holder. Available in a variety of finish options such as Walnut pictured here, Mahogany and Black Oak. This has been one of our most popular speakers as it represents an great sound to cost ratio with a price of $1500 a pair. Walnut currently in stock with Black Oak becoming available in mid-December.
Triangle Audio Comete
Incredible price for a limited time on this Triangle Comete 40th anniversary speaker made in France. Available in three different sexy finishes including Golden Oak and Santos Rosewood. Pictured here in Blonde Sycamore. Normally $2500, on sale for $1699 for a limited time.