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Audio Principe XLR Interconnect Cables (XLR) Bought new last year, this Audio Principe XLR interconnect is basically unused as I prefer the sound of another cable. It is 1.5 meters in length and in excellent condition. The sale price is $85.00 cash for pick up and $100.00 including postage within Australia. Some information regarding the cable from the makers website is listed below; Audio Principe XLR Balanced interconnects are constructed using cable with four conductors in a star-quad configuration which provides excellent noise rejection and signal integrity. The internal wire is made
What are you really buying here: a sleeper bargain, or just a niche vintage box at a good price? At A$80, this looks like a strong buy if the unit is truly in excellent condition, because that is low enough for a solid vintage hi-fi piece where the risk is modest and the upside is mostly musical, not financial.
The appeal is straightforward: Quad gear has a long-standing reputation for clean, refined sound and an enthusiast following, so even lesser-known models can be satisfying daily listeners if they’re healthy and complete. At this price, the key wins are condition and originality—if it’s been cared for, works properly, and includes any original bits, you’re paying a sensible entry ticket for a respected name without overcommitting.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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