Old Quad gear wanted

[istari_knight]

I currently have a 34 & 303 but they are best described as old bangers... Got a little windfall coming my way & looking to "invest" in some nice condition examples.

Primarily looking for mint/vgc examples of 33, FM3 & 303 but am also interested in 34, 44 & 405-2. Actual working condition doesn't matter but cosmetic condition is key here.

Please get in touch if you have something you think might be suitable :)

[Barry]

Are you planning to do what I already do - treat old Quad gear as "objets d'art"? I have done this with the Quad 33/FM2/FM3/AM3 (all in the Quad wood double sleeve), as well as having a couple of 303s, 50Es and a couple of 405s. Since they all work, they serve as a back-up should any of my present gear fail.

One of my prized Quad items is the venerable AM1. :)

[The Barbarian]

I currently have a 34 & 303 but they are best described as old bangers... Got a little windfall coming my way & looking to "invest" in some nice condition examples.

Primarily looking for mint/vgc examples of 33, FM3 & 303 but am also interested in 34, 44 & 405-2. Actual working condition doesn't matter but cosmetic condition is key here.



Aye i will never get rid of my '33'/'FM3'/'303'/'50E's.. Timeless pieces even though i don't use em.. I dunno about the other riff raff you mentioned :D

[istari_knight]

Are you planning to do what I already do - treat old Quad gear as "objets d'art"? I have done this with the Quad 33/FM2/FM3/AM3 (all in the Quad wood double sleeve), as well as having a couple of 303s, 50Es and a couple of 405s. Since they all work, they serve as a back-up should any of my present gear fail.

One of my prized Quad items is the venerable AM1. :)

Thats pretty much it Barry, although they will be given a sympathetic restoration & pressed into active duty every now & then ;)


Aye i will never get rid of my '33'/'FM3'/'303'/'50E's.. Timeless pieces even though i don't use em.. I dunno about the other riff raff you mentioned

Riff raff !? I'll admit they have neither the charm or style but are still of interest... To me :)

[Tim]

. . . treat old Quad gear as "objets d'art"?
There's something about them isn't there Barry - I have a superb condition 405-2 just serviced by QUAD and a 34, also superb cosmetically but needs a service. I rarely use them, but don't want to part with them either. Silly really, but I'm sure I would regret it if I did.

[struth]

My mate has a full set of 33 303 and tuner ... tbh he hardly uses it and nearly sold it a couple of weeks ago..talked him out of it as not sure what they are worth. Sounds pretty good tbh although not my cup of tea.....actually I fancy it for myself....lol

[Jimbo]

Hi James, I have a 606 Mk1 in original condition. Never been serviced but working fine.

[The Barbarian]

Riff raff !? I'll admit they have neither the charm or style but are still of interest... To me :)

Micro switch press buttons indeed :doh: you can't beat the old mechanical clunky press buttons of the '33' & best of all no IC's, no LED's. Call me old fashioned but the less to go wrong the better.. I'm religious in the fact that in my eyes the '33'/'FM3'/'303'/'ESL-57' were the best products they ever made. I could not care less what audio guys think about them.

[istari_knight]

Hi James, I have a 606 Mk1 in original condition. Never been serviced but working fine.

Thank you for the offer but I'm only after the models listed in the OP :)


Micro switch press buttons indeed you can't beat the old mechanical clunky press buttons of the '33' & best of all no IC's, no LED's. Call me old fashioned but the less to go wrong the better.. I'm religious in the fact that in my eyes the '33'/'FM3'/'303'/'ESL-57' were the best products they ever made. I could not care less what audio guys think about them.

:exactly:

Fun for me to play around with but the 33/FM3/303 are the primary interest as stated in the OP :)

[The Barbarian]

Aye

[dantheman91]

Aye

Brilliant....................

[istari_knight]

Brilliant....................

Should make that your avatar Dan.

[dantheman91]

Done........:)

[istari_knight]

:D :thumbsup:

[The Barbarian]

:rolleyes: nowts sacred these days

:D

[Barry]

:rolleyes: nowts sacred these days

:D

If I had seen that image when I joined AoS I would have probably chosen it as my 'avatar'. I wonder if you can get it on a mug?

[istari_knight]

If I had seen that image when I joined AoS i would have probably chosen it as my 'avatar'. I wonder if you can get it on a mug?

Oh yesss http://www.moonpig.com/uk/Product/Customise/27/KC047-MU?bhcp=1

[Barry]

Thanks for that James. Good one! :)

[Wilbur]

PM Sent

[The Barbarian]

You just have to make sure they do the 'Q' correctly.

[mr sneff]

Good, serviced 303 here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-Power-Amplifier-great-example-fully-serviced-/251528967017?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3a904b7369)

[The Barbarian]

I think id rather buy one that needs servicing i can guarentee it's been done then when i do it ;)

[istari_knight]

I think id rather buy one that needs servicing i can guarentee it's been done then when i do it ;)

Took the words right outta my mouth.

[The Barbarian]

You gone & done it nar, cat's outta the bag.. the whole world now knows you a Meatloaf fanboy

:eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

:rofl:

I saw Meatloaf @ the NEC Birmingham :o I didn't want to see him you understand, my boss at the time invited me so it was more of a brown nosing exercise... Give Meat his due though, he was quite entertaining.

[steve s]

I currently have a 34 & 303 but they are best described as old bangers... Got a little windfall coming my way & looking to "invest" in some nice condition examples.

Primarily looking for mint/vgc examples of 33, FM3 & 303 but am also interested in 34, 44 & 405-2. Actual working condition doesn't matter but cosmetic condition is key here.

Please get in touch if you have something you think might be suitable :)

Are you still looking? Have sent you a pm

[istari_knight]

Now sorted thanks :)