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    I'm looking out for a pair to complete my 60's Quad collection - I have found a pair for a very reasonable price of £240 but their untested and have been garage stored - are they worth the risk silly question i know they are but what are current value for new panels and EHT units if they need them? How would i go about full testing them if bought as i dont they they have been used for many many years...?

    Look in really good condition but no legs...

    Let me know the +'s and -'s before committing Its one of those i'm going to have to try one day regardless pice is very very fair their in TQ13 Newton abbot if i agree to buy can anyone help get them to me here in bournemouth?

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    Hi I have just acquired a set of these and this site is a good place to start http://www.keith-snook.info/loud-spe...-Fi-ESL57.html
    the other thing they are large with a small sweet spot make sure that SHMBO likes them as my wife went ape ( they are now in my man cave AKA shed )

    Dave

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    Have £1K spare just in case they need a rebuild by Quad or One thing audio , Mid and treble are lovely slightly lacking in bass

    You realy should go and audition them , Train bus walk or you may end up with a £250 project .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audio Al View Post
    Have £1K spare just in case they need a rebuild by Quad or One thing audio , Mid and treble are lovely slightly lacking in bass

    You really should go and audition them , Train bus walk or you may end up with a £250 project .
    Yep - what Al says.

    If it were me, I would jump at the chance to obtain a pair at that price. You don't need the legs if you put them on stands. I've listened to nothing but Quad 57s in my system for the last 45 years!

    Go for it!
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    Hi Guys

    Another pair has come my way we a discussing price at the moment again they have been sat for a while possibly years if purchased what would be the best way to test them and how will i come buy the Bulgin plugs as theirs not supplied with them i am Looking for help here guys and who knows i may have a very tasty pair of 57's on the way...



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    I would encourage you to hear them before purchase, to make sure they are ok.

    You can get bulgin plugs on e bay..

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    Cheers Al...
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