It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Location: Middlesex, UK
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I'm Alex.
Bi Amplification
Quad 33 with current Mod for CD
2 Quad 303 Bi Amped
Turntable
Thorens TD 125 MK1 , SME 3009 S2 Non Improved , Shure V15 II , SME 2000 Plinth
CD Transport & DAC & PSU
Marantz 6005 , Beresford Caiman , Paul Hynes SR4
Loudspeakers
Tannoy 615 MK2
Cassette
Goodmans GSW 435
On its way. Yes, another Quad 306 power amp. And yes, it has a slight ding in the top, but it was cheap and I can remove the dent. Couldn't resist it!
Thought I'd stock up while you can still pick up the occasional cheapy. Prices have started rising fast, they'll be fetching £400+ in a year. Trust me.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Just as well I have four upgraded/fettled Quad 405s, two 303s and some 50Es. As well as a pair of 510s and a 520.
But you're right, the 'old school' Quad gear is becoming sought after; though the tuners and CDPs appear to be neglected.
Barry
Quad 306 No.2 has arrived and is up and running (yes, it's on top of the 707). Sounding very fine through the Tannoys. I swear these are the best sounding of the Quad power amps I've tried.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
In the next 10 years. I predict 306's will be fetching for LS3/5a tier level money!
Who to blame?....Some grump based in West London
S.
Shane Lonergan.
He's stoking demand whilst building a stockpile. Smart grump!
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
With a useful real fifty watts, it's actually all the amplifier most systems need. It's clean, detailed and transparent. No nasties whatsoever! It's also fairly tiny, which I like.
Who knows, I may even end up with another (or two).
The 707 is sold by the way, pending collection. It's nice, but the 306 beats it soundwise in my opinion.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
I like the look of the 306 too