Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
A nice and neat set up.
Thank you.

Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
One thing though, were it mine I would locate your Quad 405 'monoblocks' directly behind each speaker. That way you can minimise the length of the speaker cable.
I had thought about this but was concerned this would be too long a run as the interconnect would be 7m long, however....

Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
I would also modify the input to the 405s so they can use a balanced-line feed from the preamp (assuming your pre has a balanced line output).
if it (Croft) did I'd be more inclined to try it but unfortunately is doesn't, the Oppo does but I don't use it with Quads. With respect if it did I'd be more inclined to try a couple of your summer amps instead.