radko cruncher 3+3 preamp?

[defeverything]

anyone played or heard one of these? i have a chance to get one and i cant find anyone tahts heard of one. The celler said it sounds simmilar to a CAE and it was made in the 90's. It has three channels,each with its own gain, level, bass, mid, and trible, as well as a boost switch. It also has an effects loop and 3 12ax7 tubes. If anyone has heard of it let me know.

[SpeedMetal2000]

Sounds "Similar" to a CAE 3+....?

Thats a pretty BOLD statement-and unless you've heard,Owned and played thru a CAE/Bradshaw 3+ or 3+SE Preamp it's not accurate.
in my opinion(I OWN the 3+ and 3+SE CAE Preamps);
Nothing comes close to Bobs Custom Audio Electronics 3+/3+SE Preamp.

Vince.

[defeverything]

have you played a radko? he did not say it sounded exactly like one. he said if he had to compare it to something that is what he would compare it to.

[SpeedMetal2000]

Yes...I've heard a few Dudes play thru the Radko and it's not similar nor even close to the tones that the Bradshaw/Custom Audio Electronics 3+/3+SE Preamp produces.

VAST difference between the Radko and the CAE/Bradshaw.

Vince.

[defeverything]

does it sound bad though? im not looking for something that sounds like a CAE im just looking for something that sounds good.

[OverDriven]

If you want CAE versatility and some killer tones at a lower price, look for a used Egnater IE4.

-Joe

[defeverything]

im just wondering how the radko sounds. if they guy made a bad comparison, its not his fault he could hear things differently, ive never heard a CAE nor do i know much about them. Im just looking for something that sounds good, right now i have a voodoo lab preamp and im not a huge fan of the way it sounds. I like the clean alot, although i wish it were a bit louder, but i dont like the crunch and lead channels much.

[defeverything]

i got this thing and it actually sounds pretty good. i havnt had enough time to really mess with it but i was using it with my band today and the sounds i were getting were quite good. ill report back once i get more time with it.

[Grind Cruncher]

Originally posted by defeverything
im just wondering how the radko sounds. if they guy made a bad comparison, its not his fault he could hear things differently, ive never heard a CAE nor do i know much about them. Im just looking for something that sounds good, right now i have a voodoo lab preamp and im not a huge fan of the way it sounds. I like the clean alot, although i wish it were a bit louder, but i dont like the crunch and lead channels much. What don't you like about the crunch and lead channels?

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[sbs]

I used to have a Radko Cruncher 3+3 preamp, I loved it, bought it used from a store in San Diego. Had a power cord that looked like it came off a Kirby vacuum cleaner. I really liked it but I was in school at the time and had to part with it, I wish I didnt. If any of you are willing to part with yours let me know.

[tkjobs]

Check the auctions I have one that I am sadly parting with.