14-04-2019, 04:04 PM
I bought a Quad 33, FM3 and 303 back in 1970! and with my large KEF speakers was the heart of my system. I remember my mother in law coming round and experiencing what she thought was thunder! It was of course a lovely extended bass response! A change dictated a replacement lounge 'system' and I opted for Rotel RA 02 amp, RCD 02 tuner and RT 02 tuner with my KEF's being replaced with a pair of Quad 22 L's.
Very pleased with it all (all bought secondhand) but have to turn the bass down a tad as the lounge is obviously less than ideal and has a low frequency standing wave.
My Quad system is relagated to my computer room with the addition of a pair of (secondhand again) Quad 12 L speakers which also preform very well.
I have just re capped and swapped out various transistors for low noise replacements in both the Quad pre and power amp and the improvement is unbelievable!
I guess over the years a gradual deterioration of components has taken place which because it's so slow I didn't really notice but now it's back performing as it should it has transformed the listening.
Not sure if any of that helps - just my two peneth's worth!
Alan
Very pleased with it all (all bought secondhand) but have to turn the bass down a tad as the lounge is obviously less than ideal and has a low frequency standing wave.
My Quad system is relagated to my computer room with the addition of a pair of (secondhand again) Quad 12 L speakers which also preform very well.
I have just re capped and swapped out various transistors for low noise replacements in both the Quad pre and power amp and the improvement is unbelievable!
I guess over the years a gradual deterioration of components has taken place which because it's so slow I didn't really notice but now it's back performing as it should it has transformed the listening.
Not sure if any of that helps - just my two peneth's worth!
Alan
