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This is a fair ask, leaning a touch friendly rather than a steal. At A$1,200, it sits well below the only clear current asking point I can find, A$2,299.99, so it looks meaningfully under replacement-cost territory even if used-market depth is thin for this model. The catch is that this is a specialist valve phono stage, so condition and service history matter more than cosmetics.
What makes it worth a look is the pedigree: the QC-Twenty Four P was designed by Tim DeParavicini and offers MM/MC switching, selectable input sensitivity, and both fixed and variable outputs, so it can work in a pure phono setup or straight into a power amp. If the listing includes the PSU, original box, and it’s been recently checked or retubed, A$1,200 is a solid buy for a respected Quad piece with real flexibility.
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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