Croft 25R Preamp Tube rolling

[Jimbo]

In your opinion is it worth trying an ECC83S James ?

Definitely Brian, they are not expensive.

[brian2957]

Got a link please ?

[Jimbo]

Here you go mate, cheap as chips!
https://www.watfordvalves.com/produc...il.asp?id=4701

[brian2957]

Thanks James , you're a gent

[Jimbo]

Just had chance to try a nice NOS Raytheon 12BH7a in the Croft 25R+ line stage. Big rich soundstage with great detail and a tad more warmth than the Brimar. Listening with the 2M Black on the front end gives a great analogue experience.

So after trying a Westinghouse, Brimar, GE, RCA and now a Raytheon I would say my preference would be for the RCA. This 12BH7a has everything. Unfortunately mine is coming to the end of its life so now need to source another beauty.

[Bigman80]

That's a good list of contenders mate. I shan't be participating because the Telefunkens are doing the business for me.

That croft set up is a beauty. I'm half tempted to see if the phonostage in the pre is available as a separate unit

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[Jimbo]

That's a good list of contenders mate. I shan't be participating because the Telefunkens are doing the business for me.

That croft set up is a beauty. I'm half tempted to see if the phonostage in the pre is available as a separate unit

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The phono stage in the pre is available separately as the RIAA or RIAA R or RIAA RS (two box with separate p/s).
All the separate phono stages are better than mine in the 25R preamp! They have a more sophisticated set up with three valves. Glenn said there was more space in the separate phono stage to do a better job!

Personally I would go for the RIAA R regulated phono stage. All valve of course, so plenty to play around with. Think there are 5 valves in this phono.

[Bigman80]

The phono stage in the pre is available separately as the RIAA or RIAA R or RIAA RS (two box with separate p/s).
All the separate phono stages are better than mine in the 25R preamp! They have a more sophisticated set up with three valves. Glenn said there was more space in the separate phono stage to do a better job!

Personally I would go for the RIAA R regulated phono stage. All valve of course, so plenty to play around with. Think there are 5 valves in this phono.

As with everything, it'll come down to price but thanks for the info Jim, it's food for thought!

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[Jimbo]

As with everything, it'll come down to price but thanks for the info Jim, it's food for thought!

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Plenty of tube rolling opportunities in the RIAA R!

[Bigman80]

Plenty of tube rolling opportunities in the RIAA R!

Just had look............I'll wait for a second hand one 🤣

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