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Verkaufe ein Paar Quad ESL-57 elektrostatische Lautsprecher aus England
Hersteller: Quad / Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Hergestellt in: Huntingdon, England
Seriennummer laut Typenschild: 4730
Zustand:
funktionsfähig
guter Vintage-Zustand
altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, siehe Fotos
Die Quad ESL-57 sind besonders für ihre natürliche Wiedergabe von Stimmen und akustischen Instrumenten bekannt und zählen zu den Klassikern unter den elektrostatischen Lautsprechern.
Nur Abholung in Berlin, kein Versand.
Privatverkauf unter Ausschluss der Sachmängelhaftung. Keine Rücknahme.
Quad ESL 57 is one of those classic electrostatics that still earns its reputation, and at €1,100 this one sits right on top of the local market’s median rather than looking like a steal or a stretch. With the 25th percentile at €1,002 and the 75th at €2,361, this is a fair asking price for a good-condition pair, assuming the description matches the photos and they’re working properly.
What makes it worth a look is the sound: the ESL 57 is admired for its midrange purity, holographic imaging, and that effortless, boxless presentation that few speakers can match. The upside here is that a clean, presentable set at a sensible price can be a real long-term keeper, but these are vintage electrostatics, so a buyer should verify panel health, recent service, and whether the speaker can still play evenly without buzzes or arcing.
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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