technobear
Ursine Audiophile
No Longer For Sale: Croft Syntegra Integrated Amplifier
90 Watts per channel valve/MOSFET hybrid. 4 line level inputs. 1 tape output. 1 set of speaker binding posts. All gold plated.
Boutique components throughout. Point-to-point silver wiring. Very good quality binding posts.
Upgraded Glasshouse Seiden/Takman metal film stepped attenuator (silver soldered).
Upgraded Elma precious metal selector switch (silver soldered).
Upgraded GE JAN 5751 valves (cryo treated) plus one spare brand new, tested but otherwise unused pair of same.
The stainless steel case has a few very minor swirls and the odd ding. It's better than it was since I've been at it with the Brasso and would probably polish up a bit more but looks good nonetheless. The acrylic front panel and knobs look good.
I suggest you bring your own speakers if you want to audition as my current pair will not do this amp justice. This is a stunning amplifier, outstanding in every way. Deep, tight and powerful bass, fast transient response, fabulous mids and highs, supremely musical, combines the best attributes of valve and solid state.
I'm selling for the same reason I sold the Zu's â€" my music listening is now done on headphones in anticipation of an imminent downsizing. The speakers (Jamo Cornet 145) are only now used for TV and background so this Croft can no longer be justified. Something far more pedestrian will suffice.
I don't have the original box but I have an Arcam one that will do. A standard kettle lead is included. Collection or local delivery preferred but I could also deliver between here and London as I'm often up there.
As to cost, retail was £2400 stock and totals £2750 including the upgrades.
No Longer For Sale.
90 Watts per channel valve/MOSFET hybrid. 4 line level inputs. 1 tape output. 1 set of speaker binding posts. All gold plated.
Boutique components throughout. Point-to-point silver wiring. Very good quality binding posts.
Upgraded Glasshouse Seiden/Takman metal film stepped attenuator (silver soldered).
Upgraded Elma precious metal selector switch (silver soldered).
Upgraded GE JAN 5751 valves (cryo treated) plus one spare brand new, tested but otherwise unused pair of same.
The stainless steel case has a few very minor swirls and the odd ding. It's better than it was since I've been at it with the Brasso and would probably polish up a bit more but looks good nonetheless. The acrylic front panel and knobs look good.
I suggest you bring your own speakers if you want to audition as my current pair will not do this amp justice. This is a stunning amplifier, outstanding in every way. Deep, tight and powerful bass, fast transient response, fabulous mids and highs, supremely musical, combines the best attributes of valve and solid state.
I'm selling for the same reason I sold the Zu's â€" my music listening is now done on headphones in anticipation of an imminent downsizing. The speakers (Jamo Cornet 145) are only now used for TV and background so this Croft can no longer be justified. Something far more pedestrian will suffice.
I don't have the original box but I have an Arcam one that will do. A standard kettle lead is included. Collection or local delivery preferred but I could also deliver between here and London as I'm often up there.
As to cost, retail was £2400 stock and totals £2750 including the upgrades.
No Longer For Sale.
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