CR Developments tube amps and pre's, anyone heard

You say " I am familiar with them" could you please continue, or is this a typo that should have read " but I am NOT familiar with them"
thanks Weny.

I've heard the Calypso in a background system a few times. Just with an adcom tuner and some older speakers of unknown origin. Sounded good - nice warm sound with good transparency. Can't say I heard them in a 'critical listening' environment. They're quite a nice package for the price.

One of my friends who is a major tube guru was working on one when I came to see him. He commented that they were very well made.

Thank-you John, little-by-little I will gain information on what "the real listeners", being yourself and other audiophiles have to say about them. Now, did you happen to glance at the rear panel of the unit? Detachable or captive power cord, did you notice if it has remote control?, anything you can vaguely recall is always helpful, Audiojudge

I don't believe it has a remote control. The power cord is an iec detachable. The integrated amps are nice looking too.

I own the CR Developments Woodham 300 Classic Tube Preamp. It is a very nicely constructed piece and was described as "Product of the Year" in 1999 by a number of Japanese magazines, not too shabby considering the competition included all other domestic and import gear for that year.
I have used quite a number of preamps in my system and this is by far the best so far, it's pushing a pair of Marantz Model 9's if that's an indication. Very quiet for a Tube pre; fast and extremely dynamic. CR Developments appear to market quite a range of Tube equipment, I don't think you'd be disappointed if you stocked them.
I have no affiliation with the company, just a very satisfied owner!