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Offered is „Platina CDT“ by Quad as second-hand device from the category „CD Drive“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7164402607 ends on 17.11.2026 at 10:14 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market for this category at the moment, and €999 lands almost exactly on the going rate: right at the €1,003 median versus a €481 to €2,194 typical spread. That makes it a fair, competitive ask rather than a steal, but it’s still solidly in buyable territory for a well-kept example.
What makes it attractive is the usual Quad appeal: refined, natural disc playback, strong build quality, and the kind of understated engineering that tends to age well when cared for. In good condition, the upside here is a clean, ready-to-enjoy source component from a respected brand; if it’s been lightly used and includes the remote, box, and original packaging, that strengthens the value story. No red flags jump out at this price, but for any used disc player, a buyer should still confirm smooth loading, quiet transport operation, and error-free playback before committing.
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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