As I have already posted on AOS, my trusty Roksan Kandy KA1 integrated amplifier has developed a fault. Following a string of emails to potential repairers it appears that this may not be a cost effective repair (if I can find someone who can actually repair it).
This has me thinking about a possible replacement. I already have a Roksan Kandy L3 power amplifier which started my search for a pre amp to pair with it. Following some (a lot) of online research the Croft 25 Micro Basic gets very good reviews, particuilary amongst Aos members. With this is mind, is anyone able to shed any light on a few questions I have.
1. Can I pair the croft basic with the solid state Roksan power amp?
2. If so, will this have enough power to drive my Pmc FB1+ speakers as I'm led to believe these require a powerful am!p to drive them.
3. What is the phono stage like on the croft? I am currently using a Graham Slee Era V gold and psu1 into the Roksan. However, to fund a new amp purchase I may need to sell this and use the onboard stage. Has anyone compared the two?
Sorry for all the questions but there isn't a Croft dealer within 100 miles of me so a demo is almost impossible. From what I have read about the sound the croft delivers I think I will like it but as always would appreciate any views from others whose hi fi experience is far greater than mine. Thanks Simon.