Croft
Micro 25 Preamp (GBP 700.00) + Series 7 Power Amp (GBP 700.00)

After
a break of several years, Croft is back on our shelves. And
not a
moment too soon! We have greatly missed the sheer value of
Croft
amplification, not to mention its longevity, serviceability, and the
way it holds its value should you want to sell in the future (unlikely
as this may be!). In case you were wondering why we dropped
it in
the first place, it had nothing to do with the brand and everything to
do with the distribution arrangements here in the UK. Glenn
Croft
now takes care of everything from manufacturing (yes, here in Britain,
not 1000s of miles away on the other side of the world) to distribution
and after-sales service.
The Micro 25 and Series 7
are the
latest in a distinguished line stretching back to the original
"Instrument cased" Micro preamp of 20+ years ago. The Micro
25 is
a pure valve unit featuring a phono stage and three line inputs (note
the avoidance of "CD" input marking, though if you must use these
things, you won't find better amplification for digital sources).
The internal construction is notable for the complete absence
of
PCBs - see the internal picture below. The Series 7 is a
hybrid
power amplfier featuring a valve gain stage and MOSFET output stage
with no overall negative feedback,
giving effectively the best of both worlds. It allows a healthy 45W
output per
channel into 8 Ohms, 50W into 4 Ohms, in a relatively
compact and cool running package, whilst retaining the sheer musicality
only valves can give.
Sound quality of either, or
both together,
is fantastic for the price. If you've ever owned Croft before
(and probably regretted selling it!) you'll know exactly what to
expect. Clarity and musicality, avoiding both the over
softness
of some valve brands and the hardness of others. And, if it
should ever go wrong, I love servicing Croft equipment. The
lack
of PCBs and the clear layout makes it a cinch! In these
troubled
economic times (sorry, I know that's a bit cliched) we
seriously
recommend the value and investment qualities of this fantastic pair!




