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2 st. QUAD 303S effektförstärkare (alltså 1 par). Tillverkad i Huntingdon, England av Acoustical Mfg Co Ltd. Harry Tellmod AB stickers på, vilket var generalagenten i Sverige. Orörda, i originalskick, har inte varit igång på ca. 1 år. Förmodligen i behov av översyn. Serienr: 41845 47281
The asking price of kr 4,000 SEK for this used Quad 303 sits just below the 75th percentile of kr 4,046 SEK from our ground-truth database of 28 comparable listings, making it a fair, not ambitious, offer for a well-loved vintage amplifier. While not a bargain, it aligns closely with the median market value of kr 3,283 SEK SEK, indicating the seller has priced it realistically for current demand.
This amplifier remains a top choice for its warm, musical Class AB sound and robust 50W output, capable of holding a firm grip on dynamics while delivering rich tonality. Its compact, cool-running design and original British heritage add timeless appeal, and if the listing includes original accessories or shows signs of original-owner care, it becomes a compelling buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking authentic vintage hi-fi without the risk of overpriced, questionable-condition units.
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Quad, the venerable British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1936 in London, when engineer Peter J. Walker founded S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems, soon renamed the Acoustical Manufacturing Company. Relocating to Huntingdon in 1941 after wartime bombing, the firm shifted from public address gear to domestic audio amid post-war demand for superior sound reproduction. Walker's pioneering ethos—prioritizing "the closest approach to the original sound"—defined Quad from its early QA12 amplifiers, adopted by the BBC, to the iconic Quad I of 1953.
The brand excels in amplifiers and electrostatic loudspeakers, revolutionizing both categories. The Quad II power amplifier of 1953 introduced cathode coupling for vanishingly low distortion, while the 1956 ESL 57 delivered the world's first full-range electrostatic speaker, employing a massless film diaphragm for unparalleled transparency and transient speed. Quad advanced into solid-state with the 1967 303 and transistor designs featuring innovative "Triples" output stages, later expanding to integrated amps like the 99 series, moving-coil speakers, and modern electrostatic models such as the ESL 988 and 989.
Today, under the International Audio Group since 1997, Quad holds a prestigious position in the high-end market, revered by audiophiles for its unyielding pursuit of accuracy over trends. Its heritage components command vintage collector status, yet contemporary offerings maintain a niche boutique appeal among discerning buyers seeking refined, distortion-free reproduction that honors Walker's legacy.
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