+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 7 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 62

Thread: Wanted - Croft Integrated Amp

  1. #11
    Join Date: Jan 2012

    Location: Norfolk

    Posts: 322
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Thanks everyone for replying - I thought I would bump this up ...

  2. #12
    Join Date: Jun 2014

    Location: Liverpool

    Posts: 549
    I'm Roger.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb View Post
    Deco Audio do single pot and remote control conversions on Croft amps
    They did replace a transformer in my integrated and were very impressive and reasonable. Also, Adrian at Audioflair is your man for single or even remote control adaptations. https://audioflair.co.uk/category/croft/
    Last edited by Blodger; 27-03-2024 at 11:48.

  3. #13
    Join Date: Dec 2012

    Location: Chichester uk

    Posts: 346
    I'm Jason.

    Default

    There is a croft power amplifier on eBay but it's £1100.
    I believe it was the latest version.
    At least that's what a friend whose into croft amplifiers told me.

  4. #14
    Join Date: Jan 2012

    Location: Norfolk

    Posts: 322
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jasonC View Post
    There is a croft power amplifier on eBay but it's £1100.
    I believe it was the latest version.
    At least that's what a friend whose into croft amplifiers told me.
    Yes I've seen that - I would rather save shelf space and have the integrated if ever one arises.

  5. #15
    Join Date: Aug 2009

    Location: Staffordshire, England

    Posts: 38,957
    I'm Martin.

    Default

    One here in Germany, ships worldwide

    https://www.audio-markt.de/market/cr...ted-6498744238

    Not ideal I know but given there's not that many out there, there's not going to be any more made, and they are in demand, you might have to go for it if you really want one.

    I sold some Croft once, I think the ad was up for about half an hour before it sold. And that was back when it was still in production.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

  6. #16
    Join Date: Jun 2014

    Location: Liverpool

    Posts: 549
    I'm Roger.

    Default

    You could do worse than this!
    https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/thre.../#post-5251368
    Same power amp as in basic integrated - problem is you'd need a pre-amp and Croft ones pretty rare, but on the other hand you'd be on the Croft ladder and it's at a good price. At lot of Croft aficionados preferred the basic 7 power amp to the more expensive 7R with the regulated power supply (see discussions on Croft thread on the WAM - when it's up and running!
    https://www.hifiwigwam.com/threads/croft.56593/

  7. #17
    Join Date: Jan 2012

    Location: Norfolk

    Posts: 322
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    One here in Germany, ships worldwide

    https://www.audio-markt.de/market/cr...ted-6498744238

    Not ideal I know but given there's not that many out there, there's not going to be any more made, and they are in demand, you might have to go for it if you really want one.

    I sold some Croft once, I think the ad was up for about half an hour before it sold. And that was back when it was still in production.
    Thanks for that find (sorry slow reply just back from Malta / Gozo holiday) - yes a little expensive as you say I am looking to spend around the £800 mark (if possible) for a line integrated in original condition - I have no need for the phono integrated but will happily buy that if at the right price.

    And unlike others who like the convenience of a single pot - would prefer to keep the twin volume control as Glenn designed.

  8. #18
    Join Date: Jan 2012

    Location: Norfolk

    Posts: 322
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Blodger View Post
    You could do worse than this!
    https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/thre.../#post-5251368
    Same power amp as in basic integrated - problem is you'd need a pre-amp and Croft ones pretty rare, but on the other hand you'd be on the Croft ladder and it's at a good price. At lot of Croft aficionados preferred the basic 7 power amp to the more expensive 7R with the regulated power supply (see discussions on Croft thread on the WAM - when it's up and running!
    https://www.hifiwigwam.com/threads/croft.56593/
    .... and thanks for this find on PFM - I would prefer the integrated but that did sell at a nice price!! I would have been too late because I have only just read your post and it's sold!

    I shall have a read as to why Croft aficionados prefer the more basic 7 power amp.

    So - anyone here reading this and hanging onto their Croft dearly? C'mon let it go and buy something with more features and gadgets - keep up with the times and latest rave reviews

  9. #19
    Join Date: Apr 2009

    Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex

    Posts: 7,163
    I'm Dave.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by loonytunes View Post
    .... and thanks for this find on PFM - I would prefer the integrated but that did sell at a nice price!! I would have been too late because I have only just read your post and it's sold!

    I shall have a read as to why Croft aficionados prefer the more basic 7 power amp.

    So - anyone here reading this and hanging onto their Croft dearly? C'mon let it go and buy something with more features and gadgets - keep up with the times and latest rave reviews
    I never had anyone prefer the plain 7 to a 7r in all such demos I did over the decades.

  10. #20
    Join Date: Jan 2012

    Location: Norfolk

    Posts: 322
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by hifi_dave View Post
    I never had anyone prefer the plain 7 to a 7r in all such demos I did over the decades.
    The link does not work for me anyway - would have been interesting to have a read nevertheless.

    But as you say Dave - you as an ex-dealer of Croft did not find that to be the case.

+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 7 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •