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The Quatros
When used with an Integrated it needs to have the Preamp out
as well as the main amp input for the Hi-pass advantage.
This nicely relieves the main amp of heavy lifting with the lower frequencies.
The Quatro’s self-contained bass amps with adjustable in room
Bass Tweak takes performance dramatically to another level.
Of course, if you have a preamp and power amp this works as well.
Some Years back we hooked up a pair of Quatros to an MF Trivistor integrated that had pre-out Main in with success.
The well-written manual explains the setup procedure and downloading a
Vandertones CD on the website makes for an easy setup.
The single most overlooked task is improper High pass adjustment.
This is easily solved by setting the dip switches in the high pass to manuals
published input impedance but positively confirm it correct with a Voltmeter set to AC volts playing Vandertones Trk 27 adjust the volume of the preamp to 1 Volt AC with probes at amp or speakers + - then play Trk30.
Adjust hi pass dip switches until this reading is .707 or as close as possible, 5 percent it’s now set correctly.
After each dip adjustment, you must start again at track 27 confirming 1 V AC then trk 30 is perfect.
If purchasing a used pair of Quatros make sure you adjust all 11 pots on each speaker so they are set straight up and down 12 o’clock 6 o’clock position.
These speakers are not for the neurotic audiophile, easily overwhelmed or feebly minded scared to bust a move.
Folks that get it are the same that know achieving something this special is worth the extra effort to do it right and the rewards of music speak for itself.
Best,
JohnnyR
Choices
The Quatros
When used with an Integrated it needs to have the Preamp out
as well as the main amp input for the Hi-pass advantage.
This nicely relieves the main amp of heavy lifting with the lower frequencies.
The Quatro’s self-contained bass amps with adjustable in room
Bass Tweak takes performance dramatically to another level.
Of course, if you have a preamp and power amp this works as well.
Some Years back we hooked up a pair of Quatros to an MF Trivistor integrated that had pre-out Main in with success.
The well-written manual explains the setup procedure and downloading a
Vandertones CD on the website makes for an easy setup.
The single most overlooked task is improper High pass adjustment.
This is easily solved by setting the dip switches in the high pass to manuals
published input impedance but positively confirm it correct with a Voltmeter set to AC volts playing Vandertones Trk 27 adjust the volume of the preamp to 1 Volt AC with probes at amp or speakers + - then play Trk30.
Adjust hi pass dip switches until this reading is .707 or as close as possible, 5 percent it’s now set correctly.
After each dip adjustment, you must start again at track 27 confirming 1 V AC then trk 30 is perfect.
If purchasing a used pair of Quatros make sure you adjust all 11 pots on each speaker so they are set straight up and down 12 o’clock 6 o’clock position.
These speakers are not for the neurotic audiophile, easily overwhelmed or feebly minded scared to bust a move.
Folks that get it are the same that know achieving something this special is worth the extra effort to do it right and the rewards of music speak for itself.
Best,
JohnnyR