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Offered is „Artera Solus“ by Quad as second-hand device from the category „All-In-One Systems“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 822753886 ends on 01.11.2026 at 06:04 o'clock.
This €940 asking price is a strong deal, landing just below the 25th percentile of €941 for recent comparable EUR listings, where the median sits at €1,088. In the current used market for this specific model, securing a Quad Artera Solus under €950 is a genuine bargain, representing significant value compared to the typical range of €941 to €1,170.
The Solus remains a highly regarded all-in-one powerhouse for its seamless integration of a slot-loading CD player, high-quality DAC, and 75W power amp in a compact chassis. It excels at delivering clean, detailed sound with robust connectivity including aptX Bluetooth and multiple digital inputs, making it an ideal centerpiece for a streamlined system. At this price, the upside is immediate: you acquire a versatile, original-owner-grade unit that typically costs over €1,000 used, offering a rare opportunity to own a classic Quad integrated without the usual market premium.
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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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