Quad Manufacturing Musical Instruments

The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...

EMT 948 broadcast turntable, designed 1979, manufactured by EMT-Franz (Germany). Superb turntable, fully functioning and in excellent original unrestored condition. Certainly one of the best available. Originally designed as a professional, studio and radio station turntable, this is now considered amongst audiophiles to be one of the finest vintage turntables...

Quad II Amplifiers, designed 1953. Designer: Peter Walker Manufacturer: The Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Huntingdon, UK Fantastic pair of valve/tube power amplifiers. Excellent cosmetic condition. Serviced, working and ready to use. Sounding fantastic. Serial numbers: 48101 and 53416 Complete with full set of valves: KT66 x 4 - nearly new (Harma/Watford Valves) GZ32 x 2 - brand new (Harma/Watford Valves) EF86 x 4 - vintage stock (Mullard) Plugs and cables: Also included are the original Quad speaker plugs (not pictured). We can also provide a complimentary set of plugs and cables. Please let us know what connections etc and we will include these in the package shipment. Voltage transformer: The amplifiers are 190-250 volts, and can be used in in 120 Volt countries (USA, Japan, etc) with a simple step-up voltage converter / transformer. These are readily available, and we can provide this if required. Dimensions (each) approx.: Length 31.5 cm, width 12 cm, height 17 cm; Weight: 8.8 kg Cosmetic: The amps are in very nice original condition. There are minor signs of age, and some general marks on the units. Please note, on one amp the choke transformer (the little one) has been replaced (quite a common replacement) and the paint colour on its cover is very slightly darker, although not generally noticable. Technical: The amps have recently had a full service and everything is working as it should. The technical work has been carried out carefully to a high standard. Various aged component have been replaced/updated. We have a special interest in vintage audio, and can supply this set of amplifiers as part of a complete system - please enquire. (key words: amplifiers, record...

Quad Manufacturing Co Ltd, Huntingdon, UK Quad 33 / 303, Control unit / pre-amplifier and power amplifier, 1967 A good example of this classic late 1960s design. The 33/303 were the first transistorised amplifier system components produced by Quad. The amplifiers introduced a new ‘Triples’ output stage that solved many of the problems, including overheating, of earlier transistor designs. Includes cables and original operating instructions. A true British design classic, inspired by the works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams for Braun, this design itself received a Design Council award in 1969. This is an acoustically excellent amplifier set-up. It is easy to connect audio input devices including CD player...

Quad II Amplifiers, designed 1953. Designer: Peter Walker Manufacturer: The Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Huntingdon, UK Fantastic pair in origin...

Quad Manufacturing Co Ltd, Huntingdon, UK Quad 33 / 303 / FM3, 1967 Control unit, power amplifier, FM tuner, A near-perfect example of a classic late 60’s design. The 33/303 were the first transistorised amplifier system components produced by Quad. The amplifiers introduced a new ‘Triples’ output stage that solved many of the problems, including overheating, of earlier transistor designs. Includes original operating manuals for each component, and iPod/MP3 device connector cable. A true British design classic, inspired by the works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams...