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Offered is „Heed Quasar III Phonovorstufe MM/MC incl. Heed Q-PSU III Doppelnetzteil Option“ by Heed as exhibit from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1626507541 ends on 14.11.2026 at 15:48 o'clock.
At €1,195, this is well above the usual used level for a Quasar; most recent second-hand examples cluster around roughly €450–€995, with even complete Quasar III + PSU listings often sitting under €1,000. That makes this asking price ambitious rather than fair, unless there’s a particularly strong package or exceptional provenance behind it.
What keeps the Quasar interesting is that it’s a genuinely respected MM/MC phono stage with a musically fluent, low-noise presentation and a real sense of scale when paired with the PSU. For a buyer, the appeal is the same as ever: serious performance without chasing boutique-brand excess, especially if the unit is clean, original, and complete. Still, at this level I’d want confirmation of exactly which version it is, whether the PSU is included, and that both are fully original and working properly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Heed Audio emerged from the passion of Hungarian hi-fi enthusiast Zsolt Huszti, who during the Iron Curtain era imported and tinkered with British audio gear like Ion Systems and Nytech designs. Founded in 1993 in Budapest, the brand debuted with the Obelisk integrated amplifier, its circuitry rooted in the concepts of the late Richard Hay, founder of those pioneering marques. Huszti, now owner and chief designer, named it "Heed"—the Hungarian word for bridge (híd), pronounced "heed"—reflecting its bridged output topology and ambition to connect listeners directly to music.
The company specializes in compact, high-performance amplification, including the enduring Obelisk series integrated amps, along with phono stages like the Questar and Quasar, which earned acclaim for synergy with Rega turntables. Heed also produces DACs, CD transports, speakers, and select accessories, all designed and manufactured in-house with global parts. Casework, once UK-sourced, now comes from top Hungarian metalworkers for precision and consistency.
Heed occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end market, prized by European cognoscenti for its "forget hi-fi—remember music" ethos: handcrafted gear delivering sonic purity, musicality, and engagement without ostentation. With a small team in Budapest, it commands respect for unpretentious excellence, bridging vintage-inspired circuits with modern refinement.
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