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?

 

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Would like to add that I am mostly listening to classical (chamber music; cello, piano, violin) and female vocal if that evokes any additional thoughts or recommendations. Natural, neutral, accurate timbral characteristics are important to me…

You will never regret having the Bedini as an option. As for tube amps, I tried the Rm-10, Atmasphere and others, and preferred the VTL mini triodes monos (4xEL84). I actually prefer the first version (red chassis), but the later version is much easier to bias.

I have used a Music Reference RM-10, Music Reference OTL-1, Atma-Sphere M-60, Berning ZH-70m and currently Atma-Sphere Class D.

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.