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Hyllad fullt fungerande planar inkl allt som ingick då de köptes. Jag är enda ägaren. Har alltid hanterats varsamt, konstlädret i headband och hybridpadsen börjar ge med sig, detta påverkar dock inte funktionalitet, endast kosmetiskt. De andra padsen i skinn är i fint skick. Har själv använt ett Geekria-cover från Amazon som både skyddar och är bekvämt. Kan skickas med för ytterligare 150 kr (nästan oanvänt). Kommer även avyttra ett par Arya mkII och kanske även ett par väld
At kr 2,300, this lands below the kr 2,461 25th percentile and comfortably under the kr 2,612 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than just “fair.” It is not so low that it feels suspicious on price alone, but it is cheap enough to merit quick action if the condition checks out.
Quad’s Era 1 has the kind of easy, composed presentation that makes it a sensible used buy: musical, tidy, and generally more about long-term listening satisfaction than fireworks. If it’s complete and working properly, the upside is simple — you’re getting a respected piece at a price that leaves room in the budget for setup, cables, or a minor service if needed.
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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