Have you tried a 306? If you haven't, you should.
I'd rate it as being around the capability of the SM-70 Pro soundwise, but with a different tonality and a bit more poke obviously. In fact, I suspect the Quad may even be more open in the mid area.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
well if you guys cant agree no wonder mikes getting confused.
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
Old geezers fighting. Very common in the Hi-Fi world
S.
Shane Lonergan.