I use a pair of Albarry M408s and they are still fantastic, I have heard the M608s on my system and they are even better, so fast,dynamic,articulate and musically involving.
The Croft must be a very good pre-amp, I have also heard the Albarry AP11 pre-amp and I can't wait to get my hands on one.
It is reassuring to see such well made products are still hand built in Britain and not farmed out to China.
I also use the Albarry MCA 11 battery powered head amp and it has opened up my system so much, a cartridge previously dismissed as a tad boring is now wonderful.
Good luck to Neil.

regards Al