QUAD II-classic Brochure & Specs

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Summary of II-classic

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    ...The closest approach to the original sound 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.

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    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 dating back ove...

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    14 the quad ii-forty power amplifiers are much more than a tribute to one of the most famous designs in audio - they are both refined and powerful in the modern sense of the terms. Although the circuit topology has changed little from the original, significantly better components and a brand new tra...

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    5 quad products have always been amongst the finest audio products in the world. When peter walker started making commercial pa systems in 1936, few could have predicted the revolution in hi-fi that many of his products were to cause, the longevity they would have and the esteem with which they woul...

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    6 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’ 61...

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    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.

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    8 peter walker always believed that an amplifier should be as simple as possible - engineer with the fewest possible components and with a performance largely independent of those components. The qc-twenty-four, a low-noise riaa curve phono stage has an understated elegant simplicity, although we us...

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    9 a completely new design, the qc-twenty-four pre amplifier is both neutral and detailed. Using a military specification 6111 valve, which is so reliable, it’s hard- wired to the circuit board. Everything has been designed to maintain optimum signal purity. From the relay switching to the gold-plate...

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    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.

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    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-...

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    12 ii-classic the quad 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 ...

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    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..

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    14 quad sound systems have always provided high levels of listening pleasure to their owners. Our philosophy has always been one of reproducing the ‘live’ experience in the comfort of your own home. Whilst many modern amplifiers are stunningly accurate and offer breathtaking resolution and distortio...

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    15 1 x 6111 twin triode ‹0.2% 0.02% @ 1w 5hz–50khz (+0db/-0.5db) better than -80db 15db 50k ohms 5 x line level 2 x buffered tape loops model qc-twentyfour 4 x 6111 ‹0.08% (a-weighted) 20hz–20khz (+0db/-0.5db) better than 60db 47Ω 10Ω 1.3mv (mm)/130uv (mc) 2.6mv (mm)/260uv (mc) 5.2mv (mm)/520uv (mc)...

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    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 quad is a member of the international a...