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Quad - The closest approach...
Whilst technology has advanced rapidly, the QUAD philosophy has remained unchanged since 1936 - to bring you 'the closest approach to the original sound'.
Quad products are all leaders in their respective fields. Some, like the unique ESLs have never been equalled for their absolute speed, neutrality and transparency.
Above all, Quad products are about music reproduction.
True high-fidelity is never overtly impressive, but creates a window on recordings through accuracy. True high-fidelity is never fatiguing or boring, but engaging and stimulating through realism. Our approach is unique and has earned us the respect of the most demanding musicians, recording artists, hi-fi critics and music-lovers all over the world.
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The Elite Series
The Quad Elite Series has been developed employing the strongest design features derived from its 99 series predecessor, but exhibiting updated internal audiophile-class components, highly specified transformers, multi-layer circuit boards and the latest, most advanced software available. Building upon the classic Quad sound but adding increased clarity and definition, the series ensures that the quality of musical performance is more accessible and conveys the actual message of the artist. Intended as a fully integrated system, each Elite series model works best when paired with one another. Each product in the Elite Series is enhanced according to the highest of our engineering standards to ensure that ease of use, seamless connectivity, fully balanced audio signals and intelligent control systems that allow complete control via the remote handset is achieved. Encased with a sleek new modern aluminium casework design in deep grey with a matte black front panel which maintains Quad's bold but stylishly elegant aesthetic. Constructed using superior class cast alloy which ensures that quality is according to Quad's standards and in turn guarantees a valuable investment that will last a lifetime whilst garnering much merit over years of use.
Elite Integrated Amplifier
The Elite Integrated is an offspring of Quad’s 'closest approach to the original sound’ philosophy and combines all the virtues possessed by the Elite Pre and Stereo power amplifier in one single chassis. A selection of input and output connections and functions are available in the Elite Integrated complemented by a QuadlinkTM terminal located at the rear of the unit that serves as a communication link and provides balanced signal transmission from the Elite CDS CD player and/or the Elite FM Tuner - an indulgence for audiophiles demanding simplicity in operation.
Specification
- Gain(line inputs): 37dB max.
- Inputs: 2 x RCA input, TAPE IN
- Outputs: 1 x Pre-out, TAPE OUT
- Rate Power Output: 2 x 80W RMS / 8 ohms, 2 x 140W RMS / 4 ohms
- Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.005%(at1kHz),<0.05%(20Hz~20kHz)
- Signal-to-noise Ratio(S/N): 105dB(rated output)
- Dimensions(H x W x D): 70 x 321 x310mm
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £899.95
Elite QSP Stereo Power Amplifer
The QSP Stereo Power Amplifier is a by-product of the famed Quad 909 Stereo. This product was designed in keeping with the traditional built of QUAD Power Amplifiers, but is right up with the latest technology and the finest audiophile components available. With 140W per channel into an 8 ohm load, and plenty more into lower impedances ensures that there is ample power into a wide range of speakers, including the QUAD ESL range.
- Specification
- Design Philosophy And Core Technology: Current Dumping
- Rated Power Output: 2 x 140W RMS / 8ohms, 2 x 210W RMS / 4ohms
- Gain: 33dB
- Frequency Response: DC - 29kHz(+/-1dB)
- Total Harmonic Distortion:<0.004% at 100W, 1kHz, <0.05% at 70W,
20kHz - Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N): >108dB(20Hz-20kHz) ref 140W
- AMPBUS Input Sensitivity: 2.0V(for max output)
- AMPBUS Input Impedance: 10 kohms:
- Dimensions(H x W x D): 149 x 328 x270mm
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1199.95
Elite Stereo 80W Power
- AmpBus Input
- Conventional RCA Inputs
- 80W Stereo Power
- Dimensions 70x321x310mm (hxwxd)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £699.95
Elite Mono 150W Power
- 150W Mono Power Amplifier
- AmpBus Input
- Conventional Phono Input
- Dimensions 70x321x310mm (hxwxd)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £649.95
Elite Pre-Amplifier
- Internal MM/MC Cards
- Pre-amplifier
- System Remote
- Balance, bass & tilt controls
- Adjustable input sensitivity
- Dimensions 70x321x310mm (hxwxd)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £849.95
Elite CDS Compact Disc CD Player
- D/A Converter: Crystal CS4398 24 Bit DAC
- Output: 1 x Optical TosLink, SPDIF audiophile quality
- Dimensions 70x321x310mm (hxwxd)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £799.95
Elite FM
- FM Tuner powered from Elite Pre-amplifier
- 20 Presets
- Dimensions 70x321x310mm (hxwxd)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £599.95
ER-1 Remote
Optional System Remote control for Elite Series
It functions as a universal remote and emulates the functionality of both Elite CDS/CDP and Pre/Integrated remote controls.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £59.95
Classic Series
11L Classic
Third generation of Quad’s highly acclaimed ‘bookshelf’ speaker delivers enhanced performance and even greater value for money
Externally, the 11L Classic is finished to a level befitting high-class furniture, with wood veneers especially chosen for their grain structure, then laid and polished by hand. That alone is rare at the price, but the addition of a deep, lustrous, multi-layer lacquered finish is truly exceptional.
SPECIFICATION – Quad 11L Classic
• Type: two-way vented box loudspeaker
• Treble unit: 25mm fabric dome
• Mid/bass driver: 125mm woven Kevlar cone
• Frequency response: 48Hz – 22kHz (+-3dB)
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms (minimum 4.2 Ohms)
• Sensitivity: 87dB (1W/1m)
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 310x190x243mm
• Finish options: cherry or rosewood classic veneer; cherry or piano black lacquered veneer
Prices for guidance:
Veneer Options: Classique Cherry & Deep Rose £349.95
Piano Options: Piano Black & Piano Classique Cherry £399.95
12L Classic
The 12L Classic loudspeaker is equipped with the same internal characteristics as its smaller sibling including the long-throw Kevlar cone driver, a tweeter that utilises a precision-engineered waveguide for a totally coherent midrange and treble, but now incorporates enhanced bass capabilities for a more realistic sound experience.
Its cabinet maintains a multi-layer construction, combining two varied wood materials to reduce panel resonance allowing the cabinet to produce a more solid sound, and incorporates twin reflex ports placed in its rear to baffle any effects of airflow distortion and midrange leakage.
SPECIFICATION – Quad 12L Classic
- Description 2-way reflex bookshelf speaker
- Drive Units 1x25mm (1in) tweeter; 1x165mm (6.5in) bass/mid
- Frequency Response 48Hz – 23kHz (±3dB)
- Sensitivity (2.83v/8 Ohms@1M) 87dB
- A/V Shielded No
- Crossover Frequency 2.4kHz
- Harmonic Distortion <1%
- Nominal Impedance 6Ω
- Dynamic Range 3.8Ω
- Dynamic Range >110dB
- Recommended Power Amplifier 50-150W RMS
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 310x190x234 mm
- Net Weight 7.12kg each
Prices for guidance:
Veneer Options: Classique Cherry & Deep Rose £499.95 per pair
Piano Options: Piano Black & Piano Classique Cherry £619.95 per pair
23L Classic
The first of two floorstanding models in the L Classic range, the 23L Classic retains similar internal components as its stand-mount siblings including Kevlar cone drivers, vastly improved bass-midrange for more linear motion and lower distortion, tweeters with precision-engineered waveguide, advanced phase linear crossovers that acoustically combine the drive units, even bi-wiring options for versatility.
It also utilises multi-layer cabinet construction for reduced panel colouration and is available in a choice of veneer and piano finish options.
SPECIFICATION – Quad 23L Classic
- Description 2-way reflex bookshelf speaker
- Enclosure type Close box with auxiliary bass radiator (ABR)
- Bass driver 165mm ABR
- Midbass driver 125mm Bass
- Midrange driver 125mm Midbass
- Treble driver 25mm Soft Dome
- AV shielded No
- Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 88dB
- Recommended amplifier power 50-200W
- Peak SPL 110dB
- Nominal impedance 8Ω
- Minimum impedance 4Ω
- Frequency response (+/-3dB) 40Hz ~ 23kHz
- Bass extension (-6dB) 35Hz
- Crossover frequency 450Hz, 2.2kHz
- Cabinet Volume(in litres) 27.8L
- Height (on plinth & spikes) 925mm Width 225mm
- Depth 316mm
- Net weight 17.2kg
Finish Black Piano,Classique Cherry Piano,Deep Rose Veneer,Classique Cherry Veneer
Standard accessories spikes, plinth, user manual, certificate, gloves.
Prices for guidance:
Veneer Options: Classique Cherry & Deep Rose £1299.95 per pair
Piano Options: Piano Black & Piano Classique Cherry £1599.95 per pair
Link Series
Link D-1 USB DAC
With the increased popularity of computers as source, this Link D1 USB DAC allows consumers to enjoy listening to digital music sources from a computer (Windows or Mac) via USB connection. This product is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant. No custom USB drivers or software programs are required. This device supports sampling frequencies ranging from 32kHz to 192kHz and incorporates a high quality digital-to-analogue converter (DAC). It can also serve as an USB interface simply to convert the data of music files from your computer to SPDIF signal for use with outboard DAC’s.
Specification
- General description Digital-to-analogue converter
- Design philosophy and core technology USB / SPDIF interface & DAC
- DAC Crystal CS4398
- Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz - 192kHz
- Maximum Sampling Frequency 192kHz
- Digital input 1 x USB (asynchronous mode)
- Digital output 1 x coaxial, 1 x Toslink optical
- Output voltage 4V (unbalanced)
- Output impedance 100Ω (unbalanced)
- Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
- Dynamic range 110dB
- Height 130mm
- Width 108mm
- Depth 42mm
- Carton size 600 x 400 x 340mm
- Net weight 0.7kg
- Gross weight 1.39kg
- Power requirements
(depending on region) 230V (50 ~ 60Hz), etc. - Safety regulation conformity CE, UL, CB, CCC, PSE, etc.
- Standard accessories power cord, remote control handset, batteries, user manual, certificate, USB link (Type A, Type B), etc.
Guidance Price £399.95
Quad L-ite
L-ite System
The L-ite system is conceived as a complete 5.1 speaker system capable of delivering outstanding performance from unbelievably small speakers.
Finished to the same high standard as the rest of the L-series range of speakers, the system sold complete includes four satellite speakers, a dedicated centre channel and a 300Wrms 10" powered subwoofer. All of the components are available separately. See below.
Brimming with technology, the L-ite satellites and centre all feature a cast alloy chassis bass driver, aluminium voice-coiled tweeter and the subwoofer features Quad unique 'Tri-lam' cone, and full remote control operation.
L-ite Satellite Speaker
The L-ite satellite speaker is tiny in proportion to the sound it's capable of. Even without a subwoofer, in the system, bass response is remarkable.
Using a smaller version of the same KEVLAR bass driver used in the award-winning 11L loudspeaker, the L-ite system has itself been picking up some rave reviews.
The L-ite Subwoofer is a 10/12th scale of the multi award-winning L-sub subwoofer. A remarkable concatenation of technology, the L-ite subwoofer features not only one of the most advanced bass drivers ever conceived and a superb filter stage offering six discrete paths, but also a powerful 300W amplifier and full remote control operation.
The 'Tri-lam' cone uses a carbon fibre weave sandwiched between two layers of glass fibre, providing first class strength, but with the desiarble damping characteristics of the glass-fibre.
Each crossover frequency is a separate circuit, for the best possible retention of signal quality and can be switched via the remote control (supplied) for seamless integration into your room and system.
The L-ite Centre is the perfect companion to the L-ite Satellite - tuned to the vocal range, reproducing speach with remarkable clarity and accuracy.
It is also, however tonally matched with the complete L-Series of loudspeakers, so can be used in any combination to produce an exceptional quality Home Theatre System.
Suggested Selling Prices:
L-ite 2 Loudspeakers Per Pair £169.95
L-ite Centre £169.95
L-ite Subwoofer £599.95
L-ite System £1099.95
The L2- Series Loudspeakers
The QUAD L2 Series in true Quad tradition. Dynamic loudspeakers offer levels of detail, neutrality and stereo imaging beyond anything else in their category. Following in the footsteps of their famous ESL brethren, all L2-series models set new standards of performance at their prices.
A wide frequency response and incredibly accurate drivers produce a sound-stage so vivid and coherent you can visualise each and every sound in three dimensional space. Build-quality is, as you would expect, superb.
High quality gold-plated bi-wire terminals and oxygen free internal wiring ensure excellent signal transmission.
Quad 9L2
The 9L2 Mini monitor speaker, (smaller than the 11L2, is ideal to replace the OEM speakers supplied with high-quality integrated micro and mini systems.
Many such all-in-one systems are capable of much better sound quality than their standard speakers are capable of reproducing. The 9L2 has been engineered to fill this gap, with a frequency response extending to 50Hz in the lower registers.
The 9L2 is capable of quite astonishing bass even despite their little size, so for the majority of listening, no bass reinforcement is required.
Specification
Transducer Complement 2 Way
Cone Base Driver 4" 100mm
Soft Dome Tweeter 1" 25mm
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms*
Power Handling
Continuous Programme 75 watts
Recommended Amplifier Power 30-120 Watts
Enclosure Type Bass/Mid Ported
System Fb 60Hz
Crossover Frequencies 2.0 Khz
Construction Material 15 & 25mm MDF
Dimensions H W D 218x152x205
*Quad Loudspeakers are compatible with all standard 4 & 8 Ohm amplifiers
Suggested Selling Price £249.95
Quad 22L2
The QUAD 22L2 Loudspeakers is the flagship of the range. This tall, floorstanding model with ultra low distortion twin KEVLAR drivers produces a fast, dynamic bass, extending to around 30Hz at the lower end for real impact and a compelling sense of scale. Bass detail is excellent, tracking precisely every nuance of the deepest double bass while, maintaining a sense of open space around instruments, allowing them to 'breathe'. Individual instruments sound natural and occupy precise locations in the huge soundstage for a real sense of being there at the live recording. Even in complex orchestral pieces, each instrument can be clearly identified and followed, retaining it?s own characteristics and personality. A heavily braced cabinet reduces internal resonance to minimal levels and the high level of detail and precision exhibited by all the drive units makes for a speaker with both neutrality and resolution ? a worthy transducer for the audiophile and music-lover alike.
Specification
Type 2.5 way floorstanding
Bass Driver 6.5
Mid Range Driver 6.5
Tweeter 1
Recommended Amplifier Power 30 - 300W
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms (Quad Loudspeakers are compatible with all standard 4 & 8 Ohm amplifiers)
Sensitivity 89dB
Frequency Range (-6db) 30Hz - 24kHz
HF Limit 43kHz
Crossover Frequency 150Hz, 3kHz
Size (h x w x d) 865 x 205 x 278
Suggested Selling Price £899.95
Classic Series
Quad II Classic Integrated Amplifier
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The rekindled interest in 2 channel analogue hi-fi has been remarkable to witness. The popularity of vinyl has grown steadily over the last 5 years and now represents a significant proportion amongst real music enthusiasts. Quad has been at the forefront of this trend with its development of some of the world's most stunning amplifiers, loudspeakers and phono stages. Creating a compact audiophile integrated solution for LP and Vintage Hi-End Audio lovers while working in collaboration with one of the industry's esteemed legendary figures, Tim DeParavicini.
Through his contemporary designs based on Quad's novel amplifier technology developed over half a century ago, the classic range of amplifier and speaker components represent far more than a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Each product represents as significant a design statement as their original counterparts.
The new Quad II Classic Integrated Amplifier is a perfectly balanced and completely integrated amplifier system to resolve system matching and offer exceptional performance and value within a relatively compact and classically styled chassis.
Performance, as you would expect from one of the most famous names in hi-fi, is nothing short of breathtaking. The 25watt-per-channel specified, belies their power and ability to drive even the most difficult loads. The remarkable output transformer design is characterized through its speed, agility and ability to convey the genuine passion of live performance.
Specification
Valve Type 4 x KT66; 4 x ECC88; 2 x ECC83
Input Channel 3 x Line Level, 1 x MM/MC Phono (selectable) and Tape Monitor
Stereo Power Output 25W per channel into 8 ohms
THD 0.06% @ 15W 9700Hz)
Noise > -95dBr (ref 25W into 8R)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +0dB/-0.5dB
Crosstalk >75dB
Gain 34dB
Noise '-98dB (275mV input)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 200 x 310 x 380mm
Guidance Price £4500.00
QC-twentyfour Valve line-only Pre amplifier
For the analogue purist, the combination of a good valve amplifier and a good turntable is the closest possible approach to the original recording. There are two options for adding such functionality to our valve pre-amplifiers. A solid-state module is available for the standard QC-twenty four pre-amplifier (known as the QC-24 phono stage), which allows direct connection of a turntable with an internal switch to change between moving coil and moving magnet cartridges. This can be fitted as standard or added later.
Specification
Inputs (line level) 5
Inputs (buffered tape loops) 2
Valve complement 1 x 6111 twin triode
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) @1 VRMS <0.2%
0.02% @ 1W
Frequency Response 5Hz to 50kHz (+0/-0.5dB)
Hum and Noise >-80dB
Line stage gain 15dB
Recommended minimum load 50k ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D) 90 x 220 x 300mm
Phono stage Optional
Finish: Champagne
Guidance Price £1000.00
II-classic 15W Valve Mono Power amplifier
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. At the time, many of his contemporaries were also producing good quality valve amplifiers. The Quad II looked, in comparison, very simple and unassuming, but its performance was far beyond that which its diminutive dimensions might suggest. The property which set the Quad II amplifier apart from other amplifiers of the time was its output stage. It was arranged such that the cathode coupled circuit emulated the performance of triode operation, but with the size and efficiency characteristics of pentode operation. It was this breakthrough that ensured the Quad II was to remain in continuous production until 1970. Peter’s circuit, notably the design of the output transformer, has become the stuff of legend amongst electronics engineers. Studied and analysed by the finest minds in the industry, the elegance and coherence of the design is still regarded as a reference today.
Given the quite modest components of the day, he was able to engineer something which was quite literally greater than the sum of its parts. The Quad II-Classic has been recreated accurately with output valves and input valves the equivalent of those used in the original design. The same balancing act has been employed to ensure the same wealth of detail and gentle tone of the original. The output valves produce around 15watts per channel, operating in Class A which, although slight by modern standards, allows a gloriously sweet and refined sound with appropriately matched contemporary loudspeakers.
Specification
Power Output 15WRMS
THD(@700Hz) 0.3% @12w
Residual hum and noise better than -90dB
Frequency response 10Hz - 20kHz (+0.2dB)
Damping Factor 11.75 @ 700Hz
Power Consumption 90Va maximum
Loudspeaker Taps 8 Ohm
Input valves 2 x EF86
Output valves 2 x KT66
Rectifier valve 1 x GZ34
Sensitivity 1.4V RMS
Finish: Champagne
Guidance Price £2400.00
Electrostatic Loudspeakers
The ESL2805
The ESL-2805 and ESL-2905 Electrostatics are Quad's latest reference loudspeakers and like their predecessors should be regarded amongst the finest loudspeakers in the world today. In areas such as transparency, and lack of colouration, they are without peer.
It should be noted that whilst moving-coil loudspeakers are the norm, the physical principles upon which they work are fatally flawed - and not even the latest advances in materials science can address their shortcomings.
Quad alone has sought a different path - to push the boundaries of electrostatic technology to the point where our ESLs are closer to the ideal loudspeaker than any other.
Quad's patented panel technology results in a combination of the speed and accuracy only possible from an electrostatic loudspeaker; together with the imaging and sound-staging only possible from a theoretically ideal point source; and the coherence and continuity of a single drive unit.
With possibly the lowest distortion of any loudspeaker, the ESL can be enjoyed for hours on end without fatigue; never adding or subtracting from the original recording. Even at low volume levels, they retain the full detail and drama of the music.
In short, the Quad ESL technology is unique in its clarity of sound, lack of distortion, lack of interference and continuity of response. The ESL-2805 and ESL-2905 loudspeakers are the absolute pinnacle of that technology. Engineered without compromise, they are destined to become modern classics.
ESL2805 Suggested Guidance Price £5500.00
ESL Classique Finish Guidance Price £6000.00
The ESL2905 Guidance Price £7000.00
The ESL2905 Classique Finish Guidance Price £7500.00
