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forty

THE QUAD II-FORTY valve amplifier is not only one of

the finest sounding valve power amplifiers available

today, it is an aesthetic and engineering masterpiece.

An understated elegance lies beneath the smooth curves

and lustrous finish, for the power amplifiers use a circuit

dating back over fifty years to the time when vacuum

tubes ruled the electronics industry and Peter Walker

was the master of audiophile design.

He often shunned traditional thinking, preferring to go

his own way, relying on excellence in circuit design.

Circuits that are still admired today by the finest minds

in electronics for their stunning performance and, by

today’s standards, simplicity.

The Quad

Summary of Contents for II-classic

Page 1: ...the closest approach to the original sound V A C U U M T U B E A M P L I F I E R S Y S T E M S...

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Page 3: ...h for the power amplifiers use a circuit dating back over fifty years to the time when vacuum tubes ruled the electronics industry and Peter Walker was the master of audiophile design He often shunned...

Page 4: ...y Look at the Quads in terms of a current pre power tube combination Then look at the opposition Now factor in gorgeous styling superb build quality perfect ergonomics ample grunt genuine heritage and...

Page 5: ...egie Hall in New York Audiences were amazed at the similarity the Quad amplifiers were able to reproduce relative to the live performance Since these early demonstrations of true high fidelity our pro...

Page 6: ...ing the new old stock 6111WA double triode Designed as a special military valve it is hard wired to the circuit and has an estimated life of nearly 100 000 hours Together with transformers designed by...

Page 7: ...7 It is so much better in terms of high fidelity in its purest sense It reminded me how Quad retain an almost unique grip on the concept Noel Keywood Hi Fi World...

Page 8: ...struction The total line gain is 15dB with a high quality potentiometer controlling the output levels Reminiscent of the original QC 22 control module there is a simple balance control allowing for va...

Page 9: ...tain optimum signal purity From the relay switching to the gold plated terminals each component has been selected for its audio performance The chassis is painted to match both the Quad II Classic and...

Page 10: ...ned by valve supremo Tim DeParavicini the Quad twenty four P is a stunning addition to the range Designed holistically with the power and pre amplifiers it brings an entirely new dimension to vinyl li...

Page 11: ...moving magnet cartridges This can be fitted as standard or added later For the connoisseur however there is the Quad twenty four P dedicated valve phono stage This has been designed for Quad by valve...

Page 12: ...ics of pentode operation It was this breakthrough that ensured the Quad II was to remain in continuous production until 1970 Peter s circuit notably the design of the output transformer has become the...

Page 13: ...original sound has been a Quad philosophy since 1936 More than just a slogan it underlies the company s commitment to producing the finest audio equipment capable of reproducing all the elements and...

Page 14: ...by a transistor based design The Quad II classic is one of the finest of these vacuum tube amplifiers Although small in dimension and modest in design the purity with which it conveys not just the mus...

Page 15: ...and Noise Input Impedance Moving magnet Moving coil Stage Gain High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity Nominal output level ref 5 2mV MM Low Inputs Outputs Power consumption specification...

Page 16: ...ne Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XU Tel 0845 4580011 Fax 01480 431767 www quad hifi co uk The information in this brochure is subject to change without notice All rights reserved 2004 Quad Quad is a...