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IHP
10-01-2013, 20:01
Completely blind but at a very much more than fair price, with much respect to the seller. So, what will it do over my 25R ?

To be honest I'm just really excited and wanted to post here ! As my youngest might say, yaaaay, wooo !
hifinutt
11-01-2013, 16:21
congratulations , let us know. i very nearly bought the one on the wam too but can`t stand left and right control volume
Audio Al
11-01-2013, 17:42
Quality :)

I like left and right volume controls , :D

You will love it :D:D
IHP
11-01-2013, 18:28
I know the volume knob thing on Croft gear is an issue for some. I thought it might be for me when I bought a 25 but it proved not to be the case. Now I pity all those poor souls with only one ;-). Just inadequate.

Before forum words are exchanged, this is indeed a stab at humour !
Rare Bird
11-01-2013, 18:44
Why not have a pair of long knobs made with a groove machined in them so you can link them together with a stiff belt (turn one knob you turn both).. I'm lucky my amp has a dual concentric controls...

For the intrested the dual concentric volume control does away with the need for a Balance control, the tone controls are also dual concentric :eyebrows:
jon1
11-01-2013, 19:13
Completely blind but at a very much more than fair price, with much respect to the seller. So, what will it do over my 25R ?

To be honest I'm just really excited and wanted to post here ! As my youngest might say, yaaaay, wooo !



Nice one ian your findings please:)



jon
Elephantears
11-01-2013, 23:29
Ah was that the one on Wigwam. Damnit I saw that too late! Most envious. Very interested to know what you think of it. Of course if its not your cup of tea, do let me know.
IHP
12-01-2013, 07:26
Pick it up Sunday, will report back of course.
jon1
12-01-2013, 20:03
Pick it up Sunday, will report back of course.

Looking forward to it ian;)


jon
IHP
13-01-2013, 14:38
Noe I've used the word astonishing for the 25R, what is the RS ? Well it's more astonishing. Jaw droppingly good. Don't do reviews so a few words, detail, timbre, finesse, yes finesse. Soundstage and imaging as I've never heard in my room/system. Music, there. Perfect. Just perfect.
jon1
13-01-2013, 16:22
Noe I've used the word astonishing for the 25R, what is the RS ? Well it's more astonishing. Jaw droppingly good. Don't do reviews so a few words, detail, timbre, finesse, yes finesse. Soundstage and imaging as I've never heard in my room/system. Music, there. Perfect. Just perfect.


very smooooooth ian?:eyebrows:




jon
IHP
13-01-2013, 17:00
very smooooooth ian?:eyebrows:


jon

What me ? :-). One thing I would say is that I could never afford one of these new and the price I bought it at puts me as a very lucky boy indeed. If I had paid RRP I would not be unhappy. Not even put my fancy valves in yet !
jon1
13-01-2013, 17:07
What me ? :-). One thing I would say is that I could never afford one of these new and the price I bought it at puts me as a very lucky boy indeed. If I had paid RRP I would not be unhappy. Not even put my fancy valves in yet !




Very lucky indeed..better things to come ian?;)
IHP
14-01-2013, 12:47
Very lucky indeed..better things to come ian?;)

I'm mulling selling the vintage gear I own, getting a pair of R monos and chucking the towel in !
jon1
14-01-2013, 18:48
I'm mulling selling the vintage gear I own, getting a pair of R monos and chucking the towel in !



Go for it ian they will be well match with the 25rs pre;)



jon