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QUAD Vaccume Tube Amplifier Systems Brochure & Specs

QUAD Vaccume Tube Amplifier Systems Brochure & Specs

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V A C U U M T U B E A M P L I F I E R S Y S T E M S
...the closest approach to the original sound

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  • Page 1 V A C U U M T U B E A M P L I F I E R S Y S T E M S ...the closest approach to the original sound...
  • Page 3 The Quad II-forty THE QUAD II-FORTY valve amplifier is not only one of the finest sounding valve power amplifiers available today, it is an aesthetic and engineering masterpiece. An understated elegance lies beneath the smooth curves and lustrous finish, for the power amplifiers use a circuit...
  • Page 4 This means many of the original Quad II amplifiers have been passed down, into the hands of the children - and even grandchildren - of the original owners, something that is uniquely Quad in essence.
  • Page 5 In order to prove this they toured such venues as the Royal Festival Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in New York. Audiences were amazed at the similarity the Quad amplifiers were able to reproduce relative to the live performance. Since these early demonstrations of true high-fidelity,...
  • Page 6 The Quad QC-twentyfour Unlike the power amplifiers, the Quad Control unit utilises a completely new circuit design. Once again, the circuit is simple in concept yet remarkable in execution. Our designers scoured the globe for the very finest components, with possibly the best example of this being the new ‘old stock’...
  • Page 7 “It is so much better in terms of high fidelity, in its purest sense. It reminded me how Quad retain an almost unique grip on the concept.” – Noel Keywood, Hi-Fi World...
  • Page 8 “Quad has succeeded where few of hi-fi’s gamblers dare: They’ve followed the ESL-989 with not just a worthy amplifier, but with a silent smooth and precise control unit as well.” - Peter Walker always believed that an amplifier should be...
  • Page 9 From the relay switching to the gold-plated terminals, each component has been selected for its audio performance. The chassis is painted to match both the Quad II-Classic and the Quad II-forty power amplifiers, making it the perfect partner to both systems.
  • Page 10 Designed by valve supremo, Tim DeParavicini, the Quad twenty-four P is a stunning addition to the range. Designed holistically with the power and pre-amplifiers, it brings an entirely new dimension to vinyl listening...
  • Page 11 This can be fitted as standard or added later. For the connoisseur however, there is the Quad twenty- four P dedicated valve phono stage. This has been designed for Quad by valve supremo Tim DeParavicini - probably the finest valve amplifier designer in the world today.
  • Page 12 II-classic A faithful reproduction of the original, the new Quad II Classic offers audiophiles the chance to recreate the spirit and atmosphere produced from one of the most famous amplifiers in audio history. The original Quad II was first launched in 1953, designed by Peter Walker.
  • Page 13 ‘the closest approach to the original sound...’ has been a Quad philosophy since 1936. More than just a slogan, it underlies the company’s commitment to producing the finest audio equipment, capable of reproducing all the elements and emotion of a live performance.
  • Page 14 - which for Quad, is to bring pleasure to the listener by recreating the entire range of sensory experiences felt at a live performance.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Loudspeaker Taps Valves 2 x 6SH7 Input 2 x KT88 Output 1 x 5U44G Rectifier Sensitivity *The Quad II Classic power amplifiers are supplied in matched pairs. Model QC-twentyfour Valve Complement 1 x 6111 twin triode ‹0.2% THD @ 1V 0.02% @ 1W...
  • Page 16 Quad Electroacoustics Ltd, IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6XU Tel :- 0845 4580011, Fax :- 01480 431767 www.quad-hifi.co.uk The information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved © 2004 Quad Qu.V 15.10.2004...

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