Integrated tube amp for quad ESL63


I’ve just acquired a pair of quad ESL63‘s that have been completely rebuilt and  I’m on the hunt for an integrated amplifier to power them. Do you have any recommendations for me to consider.

Thank you,

Tom

 

tombenzel

A pair of Dynaco Mk III's with a passive pot connected to your favorite digital source! That would be a tasty combination indeed!

good to be aware of this

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"Unlike the original Quad Electrostatic, which had a tendency to break down if overloaded for an instant, the '63 has a sophisticated protection device designed to short out the input signal if its level approaches an amplitude that could do speaker damage. Shutdown is claimed to occur rapidly enough to provide full protection to the speaker, but some power amplifiers will not tolerate output shorting and may blow fuses or sustain serious damage. Tubed amplifiers won't be harmed by this, but some solid-state amplifiers could be. If in doubt about your amplifier, check with its manufacturer or, to be safer still, use the speakers with Quad's own amplifier."

 

https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/416/index.html

 

Room size, listening habits and budget would gather more informed advice.

 

It would also help to know what version of the 63's you have (including any upgrades/changes in the rebuild).

 

DeKay