Mid-Century audio and Bauhaus design. Sooo cool.
Introduced in 1953, the Quad II monoblocks are renowned for their warm, fluid sound signature. Operating in class-A push-pull configuration, each amplifier delivers approximately 15 watts of power, making them suitable for efficient loudspeakers. The design employs KT66 output tubes, contributing to its distinctive tonal quality.
Launched in 1959, the Quad 22 preamplifier was designed to complement the Quad II amplifiers. It features multiple inputs, including phono stages tailored for various cartridges of the era. The preamp's unique control layout and filtering options reflect the design sensibilities of its time.
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- 47278/65823/66670
- Restoration
- Factory Specs
Type Monophonic Valve Power Amplifier
Type Monophonic Valve Power Amplifier
Power output 15 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.25%
Input sensitivity 1.4V
Signal to noise ratio 80dB
Speaker load impedance 7Ω to 15Ω
Valve complement 2x EF86, 2x KT66, 1x GZ32
Dimensions 13"W x 6.5"H 4.75"D
Weight 18.25 lbs.
- Documentation
Quad II Schematic
- The History of Quad
- The company was founded by Peter J. Walker in 1936 in London, and was initially called S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems. In 1936 the name was changed to the Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The company moved from London to Huntingdon in 1941 after being bombed out of London in World War II....
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- Liner Notes
A Quad II, original or Classic, is a class-A push-pull monophonic amp with only two active stages. The input stage contains two EF86 miniature pentode tubes, each of which is capacitor-coupled to its own output tetrode tube, but only one of which (call it input tube No.1) gets the original input signal. From there, in addition to driving its corresponding output tube, input tube No.1 drives input tube No.2 with a portion of its reverse-phase output, attenuated by some 6dB. Thus the output of the second EF86 is equal to but out of phase with the output of the first, and this balance is maintained through the output transformer's primary, where the full music wave is put back together. This design, called a paraphase circuit, used to be quite popular, arguably because it accomplished phase inversion and voltage gain in one stroke—and so allowed the designer to keep both distortion and parts cost to a minimum.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $100, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8907257741533
Mid-Century audio and Bauhaus design. Sooo cool.
Introduced in 1953, the Quad II monoblocks are renowned for their warm, fluid sound signature. Operating in class-A push-pull configuration, each amplifier delivers approximately 15 watts of power, making them suitable for efficient loudspeakers. The design employs KT66 output tubes, contributing to its distinctive tonal quality.
Launched in 1959, the Quad 22 preamplifier was designed to complement the Quad II amplifiers. It features multiple inputs, including phono stages tailored for various cartridges of the era. The preamp's unique control layout and filtering options reflect the design sensibilities of its time.
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
47278/65823/66670
Restoration
Factory Specs
Type Monophonic Valve Power Amplifier
Type Monophonic Valve Power Amplifier
Power output 15 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.25%
Input sensitivity 1.4V
Signal to noise ratio 80dB
Speaker load impedance 7Ω to 15Ω
Valve complement 2x EF86, 2x KT66, 1x GZ32
Dimensions 13"W x 6.5"H 4.75"D
Weight 18.25 lbs.
Documentation
Quad II Schematic
The History of Quad
The company was founded by Peter J. Walker in 1936 in London, and was initially called S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems. In 1936 the name was changed to the Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The company moved from London to Huntingdon in 1941 after being bombed out of London in World War II....
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
A Quad II, original or Classic, is a class-A push-pull monophonic amp with only two active stages. The input stage contains two EF86 miniature pentode tubes, each of which is capacitor-coupled to its own output tetrode tube, but only one of which (call it input tube No.1) gets the original input signal. From there, in addition to driving its corresponding output tube, input tube No.1 drives input tube No.2 with a portion of its reverse-phase output, attenuated by some 6dB. Thus the output of the second EF86 is equal to but out of phase with the output of the first, and this balance is maintained through the output transformer's primary, where the full music wave is put back together. This design, called a paraphase circuit, used to be quite popular, arguably because it accomplished phase inversion and voltage gain in one stroke—and so allowed the designer to keep both distortion and parts cost to a minimum.
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $100, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8907257741533
