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The item is used and will show signs of wear, such as light scratches, minor impacts, worn labels and or writings, yellowing and or other minor signs of wear; however nothing that may affect the performance and or the functionality of the product. The power amplifier, tuner and control unit were all tested and are in good working condition.Some minor cleaning and tunings may be necessary once arrived, due to shipping and or personal preferences. Comes with cables and the three units.Please look at all the pictures provided to have an idea of the condition, possibility of sending more if desired. If you have any questions, please do send them our ways; we will do our best to provide answers in a timely manner. We ship to both Canada and the United States. Shipping cost includes a full coverage insurance and tracking number. We require a signature for items over 150$ CAD value. We use either UPS or Canada Post to ship, depending on your region, value of the item and dimensions. We are not responsible and have no control over any customs, tariffs, fees or more; Please read Reverb's terms and conditions for more information. Buyers located in the United States will have to pay import fees, the exact amount is unknown to us and will not be covered by us. Returns are accepted only if the item is faulty, damaged or not as described. Refusal of delievery, refusal to pay fees (Import, brokerage, customs, tariffs, and more), change of mind and no longer needed are not valid reasons for a return; and so we will refuse the return request. We communicate in both French and English.
At USD 531, this FM3 is well above the usual used market for the model. Typical sold and shop examples cluster around roughly USD 50–175, with nicer serviced units sometimes stretching higher, so this asking price is clearly ambitious unless it’s exceptionally restored, warrantied, or bundled with something special.
That said, the FM3 is a charming, well-regarded vintage Quad tuner: simple to use, musical in presentation, and attractive as part of a classic system. It’s the sort of piece buyers like for its build quality and period-correct appeal, but at this level I’d want evidence of a full service, strong reception performance, and all accessories included. Without that, it’s more collector pricing than a straightforward buy.
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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