Amplifier

[FennerMachine]

What are Croft amplifiers like?

I have found the following second hand, both about £700.00

Croft Series 7 hybrid valve/mosfet power amp

Croft series V1 valve power amplifier

Anyone with experience with these?

What did you think of them?

 

[Macspur]

Hi,

Accompanied a friend to a demo last year with the hybrid.

It was hooked up to a Rega Saturn and Harbeth SHL5's... gave a very natural, detailed sound. Croft is a great match for Harbeth, so think would go well with your Spendors.

Croft is a very minimalist design, so if looks are important, may not be your bag.

CJSF has a Croft and loves it.

Cheers

Mac

 

[edplaysdrums42]

+1 on that. I had the integrated at home on demo for a bit and was very impressed, its just the twin volume pots that put me off. I owned the RIAA phono stage for a while before i sold it to a mate because my Luxman amp has one built in. I compared the two recently and the Croft phono stage wins hands down. I'm probably going to get another one!

I never tried the Croft with my Harbeth's but i have also heard that the Croft/Harbeth combo is a great match which could be good news for your Spendors. I would definately get a home demo, there's some friendly Croft dealers out there that could sort that out for you.

Hope this helps.

Regards, Ed