Original Quads (57) - the perfect amp

I am feeding my 57s with a Quad 303 and love the musicality of the pair. What’s an upgrade with more detail, air, instrument separation, yet same musicality?

Berning EA-230? Pass Labs Aleph 3? Others?

kracher05-21-2023 2:21am

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jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 816 posts 05-21-2023 at 02:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 jperry! I used a Bedini 25/25 for nine years with my Quad 57's. Try to find one now! This was the recommendation of The Audio Critic way back when!
jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 816 posts 05-21-2023 at 10:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete EBay seller otsonline has the Bedini 25/25 listed at $1599 + $50 shipping. Maybe he would take a bit less? That's the first one I've seen with the 19" rack panel. Plus it has new filter caps. Certainly a rare amp! I still have mine which I bought new in 1981 from Innovative Audio in Brooklyn Heights. Mine is awaiting new ps caps.
jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 816 posts 05-21-2023 at 10:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd take the 57's and 25/25 combo over any tube amps - except the Futterman OTL's - any day - speaking from years of listening!

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