Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?

A QUAD is FOREVER! (Untill manufacture was shifted to China, when it became just another import. Quad, made in Huntingdon UK, closest aproach to the original sound, amplified by the fact that even it's origins were close, just up the road in fact. So, the closest aproach is now as redundant as Quad's workforce!)
My 34/306 will last me out, I've been using it since '86 and it still doesn't `clonk!' when powered up. would I recommend it? Unreservedly YES! It more than rocks, it's a classic. I only wish I'd bought the tuner too with the stand.

Quad 34/306's are often a `keeper', the vast majority of these amps stay with their owners for their lifetime, with only a small percentage finding their way onto the s/h market where they can command a good price if in good condition. I like the slightly warm sound and the ability to power almost any speaker combination. It can really rock, or be consumately classical. It's styling is so discreet and refined while maintaining it's unique individuality, you don't need to read it's name.......you can see it's a QUAD! I've owned mine for over twenty years and am still enjoying owning what I think is the RR of HiFi and it's an all English product too.