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Angeboten wird „QUAD ELITE Series (Nachfolger von 77, 99) PRE, STEREO, CDS - komplett mit OVP“ von Quad als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Trans. - Vor- / End - Kombi“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 332858879 endet am 08.07.2026 um 09:51 Uhr.
€1,250 is well above the typical used market here, and by a lot: it sits far over the €448 75th percentile and roughly around triple the €411 median, so this is an ambitious ask, not a fair-market one.
That doesn’t make it a bad preamp, but it does mean the buyer needs a strong justification from the listing: exceptional cosmetic condition, verified servicing, original packaging, remote, or some unusual provenance. The 99 series is respected for clean, musical, no-nonsense performance and can be a very satisfying part of a vintage Quad system, but at this price the upside needs to be more than “good condition”; otherwise, patience should bring a much better value.
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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