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Vanaf 197 luister ik al naar electrostatische luidsprekers, maar sinds onze verhuizing naar een appartement kan ik ze niet meer kwijt. Te koop dus, inclusief de welbekende statieven. Ze staan in hilve
Should you grab this Quad ESL‑63 at €1,050? Yes—this is a clear bargain, sitting just below the 25th percentile of €1,070 and well under the median of €1,226 from your own EUR listings database. At €1,050, the asking price is a strong deal in the current used market for this iconic model.
The Quad ESL‑63 is legendary for its airy, precise electrostatic sound and timeless design, delivering unmatched clarity in the midrange and exceptional spatial detail. Finding a pair this low, especially in EUR condition, offers rare timing and value; if it’s from an original owner or includes accessories, the upside grows even further. This is a buying opportunity, not a warning.
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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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