RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
This looks like a buyer’s market for this category, and £131 sits below the median used level of £169 and comfortably under the upper quartile at £266, so it reads as a solid buy rather than a stretch. It’s not an absolute steal versus the £79 lower quartile, but it’s still sensibly priced for a desirable vintage Quad piece.
That’s the appeal here: the 22 is a classic, well-regarded control unit with real vintage cachet, and these can be very satisfying when restored and matched with the right power amp. The multiple RCA inputs and outputs add practical flexibility, so if the listing is complete and working cleanly, the upside is strong; just make sure the controls are quiet and the unit hasn’t been left unrestored for too long.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
RCA traces its origins to 1919, when the Radio Corporation of America emerged from a U.S. government-backed reorganization of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, prioritizing national security in radio technology. Born in the United States amid post-World War I innovation, the company lacked a single notable founder but was propelled by visionaries like David Sarnoff, who foresaw radio's mass-market potential. Its heritage spans a century of pioneering milestones, from acquiring the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929—bringing the iconic "His Master's Voice" Nipper dog trademark—to launching early television at the 1939 New York World's Fair and shaping Nashville's recording scene through RCA Studios.
Historically a titan in consumer electronics, RCA focused on radios, phonographs like the famed Victrola, records, and later innovations such as eight-track tapes and magnetic recording. Today, under VOXX International, the brand emphasizes accessible audio-video accessories, including speakers, turntables, headphones, and portable systems, rather than specialized hi-fi components like amplifiers, DACs, or high-end cables.
RCA holds a venerable position as a vintage icon and entry-level mainstay, evoking mid-20th-century American living rooms rather than high-end audiophile pursuits. Its reputation rests on reliable, value-driven performance for everyday listeners, appealing to nostalgia seekers and budget-conscious buyers over niche boutique or collector-grade exclusivity.
See all RCA listings on RADAR.
