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ME 550 Series II Hi Cap Power Amplifier I'm downsizing so putting my preamp, power amp, CD player and surround speakers up for sale. I have owned the ME 550 since new (Jan 02) and have the original receipt and manual (scanned to e-copy). It has been serviced once at Rage Audio. It is a series 2 with Hi Cap option. Note that the sensitivity is set (by ME) to suit low output pre-amp such as a Quad. These are a high current amplifier suited to larger speakers. Condition: Good Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pick up. Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Dr Dick 0 Comments AUD $1,
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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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