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Angeboten wird „ESL63 Elektrostaten“ von Quad als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9018098541 endet am 07.10.2026 um 12:10 Uhr.
This €2,990 asking price for the used Quad ESL-63 is ambitious, sitting just below the 75th percentile of €3,051 but well above the median of €1,223, making it a fair-to-high value rather than a bargain. While comparable EUR listings range from €1,068 to €3,051, this specific price targets the top end of the market, so buyers should expect pristine condition or significant extras to justify it.
The ESL-63 remains a landmark electrostatic speaker revered for its unparalleled transient speed, airy treble, and wide dispersion that creates an immersive soundstage unlike any dynamic driver. If this pair is original-owner, fully serviced, and includes the essential power amps, the performance upside justifies the premium for serious enthusiasts seeking that iconic sound. However, if the amps are missing or the condition is merely “good,” the price becomes difficult to defend against the median market.
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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