Advice on Quad power amps.

[spendorman]

just checked mine.. been on ebay for 16 years this month... 17 years for amazon.

I've not been with Amazon so long, this was my first purchase, 2007.

It had a faulty power socket (intermittent) I was impressed with their return/ refund process. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[IHP]

Didn't mean from that dimension, I haven't looked for a while but for some time there seemed to be so much vintage Quad stuff that was either utter tat or to say the least over optimistically priced/worked last time I used it sort of thing I drifted away. Perhaps it was just an unfortunate period of listings.

It's certainly great for bird seed and suet pellets

[Mikeandvan]

Just wondering what my next move should be pre amp wise, surely a £25 little black box isn't a keeper? (the little bear). II miss remote control as well.

[Light Dependant Resistor]

One of these providing three stereo inputs and remote control, as well as contact- less volume control
and contact-less input switching is suggested.

[Mikeandvan]

Just thought I'd update on my foray into Quadland. The 306 replaced a Naim Nait 5, I have listened to it for about a month now, most pleasingly with my latest acquirement - the Chario Syntars, I plugged the Nait back in for a few days and it was quite obvious that the Quad/Little bear combo was the better amp. So much more presence, weight, clarity. Now looking for a decent pre with remote control. Am thinking of upgrading to a Quad 909 when funds allow, would that be a wise step with the Charios? I love these speakers and want to keep them, a first for me!

[walpurgis]

Just thought I'd update on my foray into Quadland. The 306 replaced a Naim Nait 5, I have listened to it for about a month now, most pleasingly with my latest acquirement - the Chario Syntars, I plugged the Nait back in for a few days and it was quite obvious that the Quad/Little bear combo was the better amp. So much more presence, weight, clarity. Now looking for a decent pre with remote control. Am thinking of upgrading to a Quad 909 when funds allow, would that be a wise step with the Charios? I love these speakers and want to keep them, a first for me!

Don't sell the 306 until you've tried the 909. They sound rather different, 909 is pretty laid back in comparison, which of course you may like......or not!

[Mikeandvan]

Don't sell the 306 until you've tried the 909. They sound rather different, 909 is pretty laid back in comparison, which of course you may like......or not!

I absolutely get what you mean when you say the 306 is 'fleet footed', which I do like.

[hifi_dave]

Can't believe you didn't appreciate the PRAT of the Nait over the Quad..

[Macca]

Can't believe you didn't appreciate the PRAT of the Nait over the Quad..

I can.

[walpurgis]

I can.