For Sale: Croft Charisma X Preamplifier

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Croft Charisma X Preamplifier with external 1000vA power supply unit

Continuing with my decision to downsize (you'll see my Posselt speakers and Conrad Johnson power amp listed also), very rare and mine from new, used as line level as I no longer have a turntable (it doesn't require phono section tubes to be plugged in to operate). Smoke and pet free environment and includes high quality cotton dust covers.

Very high quality MM Phono stage
Line stage and power supply regulator
Seiden selector switch
Eichmann RCA sockets on CD and Main out
Incorporates custom made flat foil silver plated copper
2 x Claritycap TC-4 200uf 600v caps
SCR Obligato Teflon caps
2mm aluminium Chassis for better heatsink of all the regulators (rather than the 1.5mm of basic versions)
Khozmo Stereo series stepped Attenuator 48 step, (colour blue) 100K serial type with SMD resistors (not vishay)

Valve complement;
All Octal 6SL7's, looking from the front (left to right);
Phono stage left, Phono stage right, Phono output stage*, Line stage left, Line stage right
(*middle tube can use the 6SN7 or 6SL7)

Power regulation - 2 x 85A2, 2 x ECC83 (currently genuine pair of new in box NOS Mullard M8137's, approx 50 hours useage)
Current 6SL7's are genuine new in box NOS pair Tung-Sol 6188/6SU7WGT (approx 2 hours useage)

External 1000vA power supply unit (two 500vA transformers - one for each channel so dual mono chassis and built in DC filter)

Will come with high quality cotton dust covers. I have the shipping boxes for each, but would strongly prefer collection.

Sell for £3250 (collected) - payment via bank transfer.

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[Marco]

Hi Manny,

How's it going, mate? Hope you're well:)

It's a real shame you're letting this baby go, as it's about as good as valve preamps get! Someone's going to get a bargain, certainly in terms of how much it would cost to get this type of sonic performance/musical ability from a high-end commercial valve preamp. I reckon you'd be looking at £20K, minimum.

Folks, if you're after a *final* preamp, for a top-notch system, with an equally top-notch built-in MM phono stage, then this is IT:trust:

Anyway, good luck with the sale:cool:

Marco.

[struth]

gorgeous kit..

[wee tee cee]

fantastic pre....heaven only knows what you would have to pay to get near it commercially...GLWS

[Wakefield Turntables]

WOW! Very rare these come up.

[Bigman80]

After hearing you waxing lyrical about this preamp, I am stunned you are selling it.

Are you giving up on HiFi or have you found something that you enjoy as much?

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Hi Manny,

How's it going, mate? Hope you're well:)

It's a real shame you're letting this baby go, as it's about as good as valve preamps get! Someone's going to get a bargain, certainly in terms of how much it would cost to get this type of sonic performance/musical ability from a high-end commercial valve preamp. I reckon you'd be looking at £20K, minimum.

Folks, if you're after a *final* preamp, for a top-notch system, with an equally top-notch built-in MM phono stage, then this is IT:trust:

Anyway, good luck with the sale:cool:

Marco.

Hi Marco,

I'm all good mate thanks (long time no speak and I hope things are well with you). It is with a very heart I'm letting this go (I gave Glenn the heads up). It is indeed very special and time for someone else to enjoy it. If pushed to make any type of sonic comparison (you know I hate 'reviews') then I've heard high end preamps in the £15k region and more - that simply cannot compete - it's as simple as that.

And having known Glenn so long, well he's one of the nicest blokes I've ever met.

I'm going to keep this brief else I won't end up selling it!

Anyway, take care and speak soon

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After hearing you waxing lyrical about this preamp, I am stunned you are selling it.

Are you giving up on HiFi or have you found something that you enjoy as much?

Hi Oliver,

It's all going, just downsizing mate, I rarely listen to my full system. So really simple and time to move it on, this stuff should be used not sitting about!

[Blodger]

As a Croft aficionado, I can only drool - wish I had the £££! Good luck with the sale - I'm sure it won't hang around. :)

[Bigman80]

Hi Oliver,

It's all going, just downsizing mate, I rarely listen to my full system. So really simple and time to move it on, this stuff should be used not sitting about!Wow. Fair play to ya. Shame I haven't got the money, I'd have loved to give that a run out.

GLWS

[Jimbo]

What a beauty, wish I had the cash!

[The Black Adder]

Hi Manny.

OMG... First of all... Are you really sure?

FYI chaps... This preamp is what Marco says.

I have a similar preamp, highly modded by Glenn and it's simply astounding.

This is a Glenn special and has been done PROPERLY and will kick Many other pre amps as well as other modded Crofts in to the long grass.

If anyone is in need of a new pre this will be the last one you will buy.

Amazing stuff.

Good luck with the sale, Manny but don't accept any offers it's worth every penny and more.



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Hi Manny.

OMG... First of all... Are you really sure?

FYI chaps... This preamp is what Marco says.

I have a similar preamp, highly modded by Glenn and it's simply astounding.

This is a Glenn special and has been done PROPERLY and will kick Many other pre amps as well as other modded Crofts in to the long grass.

If anyone is in need of a new pre this will be the last one you will buy.

Amazing stuff.

Good luck with the sale, Manny but don't accept any offers it's worth every penny and more.



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Cheers Jo, I rarely listen to the system so I'm happy to let it go - let someone else enjoy it :)

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[The Black Adder]

Can't believe this is still here.

Worth every penny IMO.

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[The Black Adder]

If anyone is looking for a preamp which punches well above its weight then this is it.

I seriously doubt you would find a better preamp.

This is upgraded to the hilt and it a life keeper.


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[Audio Al]

I think the reason this has not sold is the asking price , I'm in no way saying its not worth the asking price as it is , But during these worring CV19 times with jobs and income at risk it is worring financial times , It would be MINE ALL MINE if I had the spare cash , Someone please buy it to stop me pining for the croft Charisma

[philv]

Intrigued by this.

How does this differ from a croft micro 25r?
What is under the hood?

[Audio Al]

You only need to look at the gubbins photos :eyebrows: of the internals and the power supply to see :eek:

[philv]

You only need to look at the gubbins photos :eyebrows: of the internals and the power supply to see :eek:
Ah yrs...2 box, etc. Ta.
Looks very nice.

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[The Black Adder]

Whoever bought it is in for a real treat.

Congrats to that person.