Quad 303 and C6 pre amp courtesy of Amplabs

[MisterMoseley]

For those Quad lovers out there, I've now joined to club.
My 'new' upgraded 303 and pre-amp have arrived (in fact I collected them).
Both courtesy of Rob (Amplabs) who I met earlier today.
I can't see any point in taking a photo of the 303 but what most won't know is that Rob has built his own pre amp (called the C6) and there are only 9 in existence.
I now have one and there must be eight others out there somewhere.
I strongly suspect that this pre-amp is "too good" for me (and my kit) but I nevertheless wanted to own one.
Photos attached.
Not its final location, though.
Although it's been soak tested for 5 days, I couldn't resist the temptation to power on the pre-amp to see what colour the front LED was. Joy, it's red and matches the Rega!!

[walpurgis]

Very nice looking bit of kit. Decidedly Japanese looking in appearance, which is no bad thing! :)

[JohnJo]

I like that! :cool:

[MisterMoseley]

John and Geoff -Thank you both.
Not even connected it up yet, so not sure what to expect.
Whatever happens though, this is my last hifi purchase for quite some time.
I am in "getting rid of" mode for the next few months.
I understand that the 'gold knobs' are from a Fender Stratocaster!

[Firebottle]

I strongly suspect that this pre-amp is "too good" for me (and my kit) but I nevertheless wanted to own one.

I take umbrage at that sentiment. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting whatever best equipment you can, all improvements, however minor, will add up to greater enjoyment of the music.

On the other front I do know what a 303 looks like as I owned one, however it was more years ago than I care to remember. An advanced amplifier for its time with a fully regulated supply.

Let us know how it all sounds when you are setup. :)

[Lawrence001]

From experience I've found a pre amp can take more away than any other component in the chain so there's nothing wrong with having one that you might think is too good. Plus it can the basis of upgrading the rest of the system if and when you decide to.

[MisterMoseley]

Let us know how it all sounds when you are setup. :)

Will be delighted to do so.
Thanks

[MisterMoseley]

From experience I've found a pre amp can take more away than any other component in the chain so there's nothing wrong with having one that you might think is too good. Plus it can the basis of upgrading the rest of the system if and when you decide to.
Thanks for this. Just feeling a little bit apprehensive. I’m sure it’ll pass in time once I start listening to music again and stop spending all this time looking for that next bit of kit.
I am now genuinely in the position of not wanting to change anything for the time being.

[Kember]

Stuart,

Now that you’ve had some time to live with it, I was wondering what your impressions were, please?

Peter

[MisterMoseley]

Hi Peter
Would it be OK if I dropped you a PM with an update?
Stuart

[Lawrence001]

I'm interested to know too!

[Kember]

Stuart

Sure. Thanks.

P

[Barry]

https://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30715&d=1670513399

Admirable choice of inputs (including a 'phono' input), and a useful number of mains outlets that can be 'piggy backed'. I like the way two of the line inputs have an adjustable level control. Looks like a thoughtful design.

[MisterMoseley]

PM sent

[MisterMoseley]

I'm interested to know too!
PM sent

[mjkelshaw]

Hi MisterMoseley,
One of my Quad 44's has 'died' again, and I was wondering whether to contact Rob @ Amplabs to enquire about having a C6 Preamp built, and after a quick 'surf' of t'net, I found a 'link' to this post.
Having read the foregoing exchanges, may I have the temerity to ask for your experience / thoughts regarding the C6 via a PM?
Regards
Mike Kelshaw

[mjkelshaw]

Hi Stuart,
Thank you for your PM.
I did reply, however, I couldn't see anything in my 'sent' box, hence this post.
Thanks once again
Regards
Mike K.