Yeah. I've had a few of them, they're very nice sounding. I had one driving a pair of AR4XA speakers once and they were made for each other, great combo.Originally Posted by dantheman91
The bigger Ravensbourne amp does not sound as good to my ears.
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Yeah. I've had a few of them, they're very nice sounding. I had one driving a pair of AR4XA speakers once and they were made for each other, great combo.
The bigger Ravensbourne amp does not sound as good to my ears.
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Agreed.
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+ 1 will put a little pair of Tannoy Eclipse on the rogers later these Tannoys are really good ones in avatar...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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He's stoking demand whilst building a stockpile. Smart grump!
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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.
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I like the look of the 306 too
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