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QUAD 99 CDP and Wright 3.5's output question

I am purchasing a pair of Wright 3.5's, and was wondering if anyone has experience with this combo, or if anyone could tell me if they think this combination will work properly driving a pair of 103 db efficiency horn speakers?Trying to figure out what to do, or to just stick with my modified Music Hall CD25 for now ,and buy the passive Luminous Audio Axim instead, until i can afford a better player.Really think the Music Hall sounds nice and any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.I have just heard some good things about the Quad 99CDP and i also could use the DVD hook up but may forego that if the other combo would be better.
seekburk
jdombrow
371 posts
 
I have a pair of Wright 3.5's also. With your 103 db efficiency horn speakers you should be fine. However, I used to use a passive preamp and have found that (in my system) the Wright amps do better when driven with an active preamp. A lot will depend on the output voltage of the CD player. You may get satisfactory volume without a preamp, but you may want to try a preamp to see if the dynamics are better.

JD
seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Thanks for the responses!! JD what output voltage should i be looking for to be ok with with my set up?thanks!
jdombrow
371 posts
 
When I had the passive preamp, I was running an AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CD player that has provisions for adjusting the output voltage as high as 5.0 volts, which worked well with the passive pre. The normal setting for this player is 2.5 volts, and that was barely enough to drive the amps. But my speakers are only about 91-92 dB efficient. As I said, with your speakers, you may have better luck, but I think an active preamp will provide better dynamics. I'm using a Bottlehead Foreplay that has been heavily tweaked, and it is a fantastic preamp.
reubent
7,044 posts
 
Craig,

The max output of the Quad 99 CDP is 2.4VRMS. Generally, anything 2VRMS or greater will drive an amp to full output power. However, I'm no expert, so take this with a grain of salt.

Enjoy,

TIC
Tom In Cincinnati
seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Thanks Guys !! I appreciate the help.
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