Are used Glenn Croft amps going up in value?

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Yes, used Croft amplifiers have seen an increase in price
and, in some cases, have roughly doubled in the secondary market over the past 2-3 years.
Following the passing of Glenn Croft, demand has increased for the now-discontinued, limited-supply units, which are increasingly seen as high-end bargains that are holding or gaining in value.
Key Factors for Price Increases:

Availability: Due to the death of Glenn Croft, the brand is no longer producing new units, creating a scarcity that drives up the price of existing used stock.
Market Reputation: Croft amplifiers (specifically the Micro 25 and Series 7) are highly regarded for their musicality and value, often described as "high-end bargains".
Specific Model Trends:
Micro 25 & Series 7: Prices for these models have seen significant upward pressure, with some reports indicating prices have doubled in the UK.
25RS Line Stage: Used, higher-end models like the 25RS still command significant prices (e.g., around £1590).
Increased Demand: Even with the "retro" nature of the design (such as dual volume pots), the brand has gained a cult following that keeps demand high.

While they are still considered good value compared to some competitors, they are no longer the "insane bargains" they were several years ago

I don't think they were ever 'insane bargains' but they always sell very quickly on the secondary market which suggests there's room for the price to increase further.

You only have to look at how the used price of the SL1200 rapidly increased three fold once Technics discontinued them in 2010. Although it seems to have stabilised around £700 for a good one in the past few years. Possibly because there's now a new version again.

So how many here are still using Croft amplification to this very day in their main system (or would like to)?

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Originally Posted by loonytunes

So how many here are still using Croft amplification to this very day in their main system (or would like to)?

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Me!

25R and Series 7 still my main system.

It's safe to say that Croft isn't loosing value. I'm a Croft user as well.

This suggests that they're bucking the trend, if you believe that the second hand market is otherwise slow at the moment. In general I feel I'm seeing components that would have shifted quickly a few years ago sticking around on sale for longer and at lower prices, subjectively of course.

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Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

This suggests that they're bucking the trend, if you believe that the second hand market is otherwise slow at the moment. In general I feel I'm seeing components that would have shifted quickly a few years ago sticking around on sale for longer and at lower prices, subjectively of course.

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A lot of what hangs around is mediocre, had an unrealistic price when it was new, and has an unrealistic asking price now it's used.

Croft was always realistically priced when new.

There's no doubt some general economic uncertainty restraining the market but I also think the market is now a little wiser about value than it used to be.

I still see genuinely good equipment that's being offered at a realistic price being snapped up within days or even hours whereas, at the extreme end, multi thousand pound cables being offered at a fraction of the original RRP mostly hang about forever like a bad smell.

I had thought it more a case that folks who were going to get into hi-fi, or get into hi-fi again eg the 'vinyl revival', have now done so hence there's been a bit of a lull lately. That said, certain brands/models always seem to shift quickly.

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Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

I had thought it more a case that folks who were going to get into hi-fi, or get into hi-fi again eg the 'vinyl revival', have now done so hence there's been a bit of a lull lately. That said, certain brands/models always seem to shift quickly.

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Like with anything there's always new people coming through.

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Originally Posted by Macca

Like with anything there's always new people coming through.

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And also older folk returning, with fatter wallets, now that the kids have left home and the mortgage's paid off. Either that, motorbikes or camper vans.

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Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

I had thought it more a case that folks who were going to get into hi-fi, or get into hi-fi again eg the 'vinyl revival', have now done so hence there's been a bit of a lull lately. That said, certain brands/models always seem to shift quickly.

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Possibly. People also fancy a change, God knows I have over the years, sometimes you get an itch for a specific piece of equipment. Sometimes pieces of kit fill this demand and they get snapped up quickly for fear that their may not be another example for several years to come to the market.

I am casually looking for a Croft 25 RS pre is ever one becomes available.

I think there are fewer Croft amps coming onto the market and the higher spec ones seem particularly rare?

You are correct. I had two of every model that Glenn made, one on demo and one in stock. They all sold within ten days of Glenn passing away. God bless him.

I am still using my Micro 25 and Series 7 amplifiers, they do get rotated in and out on occasion due to only having one main room for the hifi stuff these days. Every time the Crofts go back in, I’m overjoyed at what great music they make, and I just love the simplicity of them. Wonderful little amps!

My Super Micro IV is still in service. Upgraded in 2011, by Glenn himself, sounds better than ever!

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Originally Posted by loonytunes

I am casually looking for a Croft 25 RS pre is ever one becomes available.

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I have one on eBay at the moment. I tried the forum route but it's tiresome at the moment with gear just not shifting. Anyway, thought I'd mention.