Hi Dave:
The A300, A3, and A3.2 series were all manufactured in the UK. The A5 series, which essentaily replaced this series, is made in China. The A5 series has a different look than the A3 series.
I have owned MF equipment in the A300, A3, and A3.2 lines. The A5 series has a slightly different sound; some may characterize it as a little colder sounding. It would be a different sound than you are accustomed to with your Creek. If you are looking at the used market, I would look at the MF A308 series.
Regards, Rich