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opt817
15-08-2018, 20:59
Hello,

I'm interested in Radford valve amplifier STA 25 Mk4. I'm intending to use it with Tannoy Turnberry SE. How does compare version STA Mk4, produced in 1984-85 with old or new units? Another question -which preamp is good combination with STA 25?
WESTLOWER
15-08-2018, 21:47
Hello,

I'm interested in Radford valve amplifier STA 25 Mk4. I'm intending to use it with Tannoy Turnberry SE. How does compare version STA Mk4, produced in 1984-85 with old or new units? Another question -which preamp is good combination with STA 25?

I have both STA 25 mk3 and mk5 here and indeed intend to compare tomorrow evening with Edward of this parish...
we will post findings.
Personally, I have heard both back to back (without actually doing a comparison) and I honestly did not notice any real difference.
nickbaba
18-08-2018, 09:36
I've heard the Croft pre-amps, e.g. Micro 25, recommended here for the Radford STA series.
Wakefield Turntables
18-08-2018, 10:34
I've heard the Croft pre-amps, e.g. Micro 25, recommended here for the Radford STA series.


Yep I went down that route and should really be considered a starting point. Try and get one of the older amps is possible like an epoch or something similar. My croft/Radford combo only really started to work when i got the epoch/sondeX s100 combo. Now I'm set for life. :trust: