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This is a nice amp from the famous English audio maker Quad. In mint condition with remote :) The Elite Integrated is an offspring of Quad’s "closest approach to the original sound" philosophy and combines all the virtues possessed by the Elite Pre and Stereo power amplifier in one single chassis. A selection of input and output connections and functions are available in the Elite Integrated complemented by a Quadlink™ terminal located at the rear of the unit that serves as a communication link and provides balanced signal transmission from the Elite CDS CD player and/or the Elite FM Tuner - an indulgence for audiophiles demanding simplicity in operation. Power Amplifier Section Rated Power Output 2 x 80W RMS (8?) Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.3dB) Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005% (at 1kHz) < 0.05% (20Hz - 20kHz) Signal to Noise Ratio > 75dB (1kHz 1V input) Pre Amplifier Section Inputs 2 x RCA, 1 x Tape Outputs 1 x Pre-Out, 1 x Tape Gain (Line Inputs) 37dB (Max) Line Outputs 300mV, 775mV Output Voltage 300mV, 775mV (3.3V Max) Output Impedance 100? Tape Out Impedance 330? Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm 80 x 321 x 310mm Weight 6.6kg Available Colours Black
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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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