Quad have recently expanded their 'Elite' range and added an integrated amp, stereo power amp and two new speakers:

QSP Power amp:
"The QSP Stereo Power Amplifier is a by-product of the famed Quad 909 Stereo. This product was designed in keeping with the traditional built of QUAD Power Amplifiers, but is right up with the latest technology and the finest audiophile components available. With 140W per channel into an 8 ohm load, and plenty more into lower impedances ensures that there is ample power into a wide range of speakers, including the QUAD ESL range.

Current Dumping - The QSP Amplifier incorporates QUAD's patented current dumping technology developed by QUAD's founder Peter Walker, and is one of the finest audio amplifiers available. One of the few truly innovative amplifier topologies, it is essentially a combination of two amplifiers to give the best of both in each channel. The current dumping circuit like the Quad QSP Amplifier consists of a very high quality class A low-power amp which provides the details of the signal, while a high-power current dumping section provides the grip to keep the speakers under control. These two amplifier circuits are combined with a precision network to perfectly impose the finesse of the class A output onto the power of the current dumper.

This technology eliminates the problems of crossover distortion, quiescent current adjustment, thermal tracking and transistor matching. There are no internal adjustments or alignments and the choice of power transistor types is less restrictive."

Integrated amp:
"The Elite Integrated is an offspring of Quad’s ‘closest approach to the original sound’ philosophy and combines all the virtues possessed by the Elite Pre and Stereo power amplifier in one single chassis. A selection of input and output connections and functions are available in the Elite Integrated complemented by a QuadlinkTM terminal located at the rear of the unit that serves as a communication link and provides balanced signal transmission from the Elite CDS CD player and/or the Elite FM Tuner - an indulgence for audiophiles demanding simplicity in operation."

12L Classic Speakers:
"Mini monitor loudspeakers have distinct advantages both for near field monitoring and for music reproduction in the home. Using small drivers offer the possibility of seamless integration for the delivery of accurate power response both for the forward axis and in the room itself.

The 12L Classic loudspeaker is equipped with the same internal characteristics as its smaller sibling including the long-throw Kevlar cone driver, a tweeter that utilises a precision-engineered waveguide for a totally coherent midrange and treble, but now incorporates enhanced bass capabilities for a more realistic sound experience.

Its cabinet maintains a multi-layer construction, combining two varied wood materials to reduce panel resonance allowing the cabinet to produce a more solid sound, and incorporates twin reflex ports placed in its rear to baffle any effects of airflow distortion and midrange leakage."

23L Classic Speakers:
"The first of two floorstanding models in the L Classic range, the 23L Classic retains similar internal components as its stand-mount siblings including Kevlar cone drivers, vastly improved bass-midrange for more linear motion and lower distortion, tweeters with precision-engineered waveguide, advanced phase linear crossovers that acoustically combine the drive units, even bi-wiring options for versatility.

It also utilises multi-layer cabinet construction for reduced panel colouration and is available in a choice of veneer and piano finish options."

 

We now have all four of these new products in stock for demonstration today!