2 Questions: Phono preamps and an oldish FM Tuner

Hi all,
1.I'm doing an A/B comparison between two Quad amps (the 306 and 99 - both enriched by RedHillAudio - no connection). I can't tell the difference TBH, both of which sound excellent to my 69yr-old ears. However, when I use my turntable and Cambridge phone amp, to my ears the 306 seems better. Why should this be when all other sources (6) sound the same?

2. I tried to sell my 'audiophile' Pioneer FM + AM Tuner on X-Bay recently. It didn't sell as I advertised it as faulty. However, I tried it again in my system and, hey-presto, it works! (I suspect a faulty aerial lead). Now it sounded OK for the first few hours but recently it sounds even better. We are well used to the idea of 'burning-in' for NEW components but can oldish ones be restored by just using them? Is there any scientific explanation?

Thanks,

Richard/Bonky

Some have suggested that the 306 is the best sounding of the Quad amps. I have one in my 'collection' and it certainly sounds very nice.

Have you had it "DADA'd"?

It certainly sounds good but why should it sound better from a phono source (cf the others)?

BW

R

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

Some have suggested that the 306 is the best sounding of the Quad amps. I have one in my 'collection' and it certainly sounds very nice.

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