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At £1,006, this unknown-condition Croft Series 7 stereo power amplifier sits right at the fair median for the used market, matching the £995 price of a Series 7R with original packaging and mains cable in good shape. While new MSRP was around $1,395 (roughly £1,100 at contemporary rates), today’s clean used examples typically range £950–£1,150, so this isn’t a bargain but a solid, no-surprise entry point for a respected hybrid amp.

The Series 7 is well-regarded for its hybrid design: valve first stage for natural tone paired with high-quality MOSFET outputs delivering about 45–55W into 8 ohms, sounding more powerful than many 50–100W mainstream amps. It pairs perfectly with the Micro 25 preamp, and its regulated toroidal PSU and 2A3/6550-free output give it a distinct, musical character that enthusiasts still seek. If unknown condition turns out clean, this is a timely buying opportunity for a rare, original-owner British hybrid with genuine sonic upside.

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About Croft

Croft is a British hi-fi brand associated with Glenn Croft, whose roots go back to the late 1970s in Wolverhampton, England, when he was repairing and modifying valve audio equipment. By the early 1980s, the Croft name was established in specialist audio, and the company has been in business for decades rather than operating as a new boutique label.

The brand is best known for amplification, especially valve and hybrid amplifiers and preamplifiers; its phono stages and integrated amplifiers are particularly well regarded among vinyl-focused listeners. Croft is not known as a maker of speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, but rather as a focused electronics specialist built around simple, hand-crafted designs.

In the market, Croft sits in the niche audiophile and specialist British hi-fi segment: neither mass-market nor ultra-luxury, but respected for musical, tube-based sound and a loyal following among enthusiasts. Its appeal is strongest with buyers who value classic circuit design, understated engineering, and a distinctly old-school hi-fi character.

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