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brian2957
10-06-2017, 08:00
In January of this year I paid a visit to James (jimbo ) of this parish , who kindly put me up for the weekend . The whole weekend is documented elsewhere on the forum . Whilst there I became very impressed with James own system which consists of VPI and GL75 turntables , Croft pre and power amps and Spendor speakers . James informed me a couple of weeks later that he was about to embark on an experiment where he was going to install another Croft power amp into his system to biwire . I believe that the extra amp wasn't to his taste and he kindly offered the Croft to me for the price he had paid for it . As I was intending to try these amps in my own system I took him up on his offer and duly installed it into my system . While I was very pleased with the result I knew a Croft preamp was also required . Fortunately a Micro 25 preamp ( with remote volume control ) came up locally and I was knocking on the sellers door within the hour . I installed the preamp into my system and both pre and power amps have been there ever since .

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With the addition of the little Taket Batpur supertweeters , some fantastic new mains cables from David at MCRU , and a Denon DA 3000USB DAC I feel my system is complete .

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It has taken a few weeks for this system to come on song , however '' on song '' it has become . The level of detail which I'm now hearing is fantastic . I'm now hearing previously hidden details on tracks which I've been listening to for years . I was listening to Nitin Sawhneys album Beyond Skin last night and was taken aback at the SQ . As I listened throughout the day I had a stupid grin on my face , track after track .

The supertweeters and the DAC have been welcome additions to my system , however , in my opinion , the gamechanger has been the addition of the Croft pre and power amps . I've had quite a few amplifiers in my system over the years but I truly think I've reached my destination with these latest additions .
CageyH
10-06-2017, 08:10
I am glad you are happy with your system, but I did not see a T/T? ;)
I feel I am almost there, but still want to try some bigger speakers.
Audio Al
10-06-2017, 08:11
Well done Brian, enjoy it while it lasts , until the box swapping virus strikes again :doh:

:D
brian2957
10-06-2017, 08:23
I am glad you are happy with your system, but I did not see a T/T? ;)
I feel I am almost there, but still want to try some bigger speakers.

Decided that I was very happy with my digital set up at the moment Kevin . A T/T may be one for the future , when I retire ?

If I were you I would try to get a listen to a pair of of Colin Topps floorstanders .
brian2957
10-06-2017, 08:24
Well done Brian, enjoy it while it lasts , until the box swapping virus strikes again :doh:

:D

I know ...I know :mental:
Jimbo
10-06-2017, 08:51
Glad your enjoying the Crofts mate, they are indeed very capable and illuminating amplifiers.

Looking forward to your next turntable adventure;)
brian2957
10-06-2017, 09:14
Cheers James , I'm very happy with the Crofts . Another turntable will probably be in the system in a couple of years .
struth
10-06-2017, 09:18
Thought you sold your Crofties brian? is this an other set?
brian2957
10-06-2017, 09:24
Nah...decided I couldn't live without em Grant :D

I've got Jerrys DAC ( the one you had ) in my system at the moment and so far I'm very impressed with it :)
struth
10-06-2017, 09:36
aye they are very decent for the money, as are the crofts really..a veritable bargain, both
Wakefield Turntables
10-06-2017, 10:40
Congrats! Glad your in sonic nirvana.
brian2957
10-06-2017, 10:43
Cheers Andy :)
wee tee cee
11-06-2017, 15:27
Glad the crofts didnt go with the Lenco. Didnt want to ask the last time we spoke.

Ive heard the Croft pre/power at Brians place...a sublime combo on the end of a fine digital set up-just natural non fatiguing music that is totally enthralling.

Had a 7 power amp in my life but had to sell as circumstances dictated-fabulous bit of kit.

Croft stuff for me lives in that lovely category of equipment you buy and keep and pass onto yer kids. Proper HI-FI.

Hope your Emma and her weans derive as much pleasure when you pop yer clogs!!!
struth
11-06-2017, 15:32
Cheery bugger[emoji51]
brian2957
11-06-2017, 15:48
Glad the crofts didnt go with the Lenco. Didnt want to ask the last time we spoke.

Ive heard the Croft pre/power at Brians place...a sublime combo on the end of a fine digital set up-just natural non fatiguing music that is totally enthralling.

Had a 7 power amp in my life but had to sell as circumstances dictated-fabulous bit of kit.

Croft stuff for me lives in that lovely category of equipment you buy and keep and pass onto yer kids. Proper HI-FI.

Hope your Emma and her weans derive as much pleasure when you pop yer clogs!!!

Nah mate , she's a product of the Iphone age :)
Adam D
12-06-2017, 12:07
I am glad that your are enjoying the pre and that you decided to keep it.

I would have kept it myself if I hadn't inherited my uncle's amp.

Isn't it about time you updated your signature? Lol
brian2957
12-06-2017, 15:05
Forgot about that Adam . The Croft amps are Keepers mate . The valve amp you were replacing the Croft pre looked and sounded a bit special mind :)