A main factor for me is that I am a single ended triode guy. Ever since I started using the magic of 1 1/2 to 8 watts of amp power I have been limited to highly efficient speakers. Fortunately, I finally found a great speaker that works great with my 8 watts of 300B-Tetra 506s. (worth checking out their website and the major musicians who use them!). They are 90db and a very flat 8 ohms impedance. However, I still do miss the ‘57s. Did speak with Kent at Electrostatic Solutions. I believe he has made significant improvements over the original design. Heard that his improved version has way improved dynamics, bass and treble. Does anyone know about this?
I sure miss my Quad ‘57s!
I owned Quad ‘57s and joyfully listened to them for 10 years! Still questioning my decision to pass them on to another music lover. But I do sadly remember the multiple times I blew up amps because of them and the sickening feelings of the many times I arched them before I had them rebuilt.
I did eventually opt for more bass and treble but have missed their incredible mids now for decades.
Guess there are some new rebuilders who have been able to get more bass and treble? But I now have evolved the feeling that good enough is good enough. And man, were they good enough!
I did eventually opt for more bass and treble but have missed their incredible mids now for decades.
Guess there are some new rebuilders who have been able to get more bass and treble? But I now have evolved the feeling that good enough is good enough. And man, were they good enough!