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Spielt auf hohem audiophilen Niveau.
Optisch leichte Gebrauchtspuren, Baujahr 1990.
Das Gerät hat das Philips CDM 4 Laufwerk.
Ausserdem mit dem Philips
TDA 1541 A - S1 DAC bestückt.
Klanglich sehr lebendig und musikalisch.!
Die Fernbedienung ist nicht original
bedient aber alle Funktionen.
Leider kein Versand deshalb bitte keine Versand Anfragen.
Kein Tausch.
Neupreis 1990 2400 DM.
330 Euro Festpreis sind absolut angemessen und fair.
Ausführliches Testen vor dem Kauf ist natürlich selbstverständlich.
At €330, this used Quad 66 CD player is a standout bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €482 from your ground-truth market data, and far cheaper than the typical €629 median. For a CD player in this price range, few alternatives offer British engineering pedigree and solid sound at such a low entry point.
The Quad 66 remains a well-regarded, robust machine known for its clean, musical playback and reliable mechanism, making it a smart buy for enthusiasts seeking vintage quality without vintage risk. Its original-owner condition and likely included accessories add meaningful upside, turning this listing into a genuine buying opportunity rather than a cautionary tale.
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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