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Recommended amp for Quad 57.

Yes I searched the archives but didn't get much. So....

A friend of a friend just inherited his pop's old Quads. He was wondering what amp would be good to drive these old doggies. Don't know his price range so any suggestions welcome. General idea's like SS vs Tube or whatever would be helpful. Thanks.
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chelillingworth
309 posts
 
Oooh the 47Labs gaincard is amazing with this speaker.
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dekay
5,566 posts
 
Chel: While your here, what do you think about the Audiomat 30 watt integrated with 57's? This is an amp that first came to mind, but I have never listened to the line.
chelillingworth
309 posts
 
I don't know about that one. I've heard the audiomat with several small floorstanders but not with Quads.
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karl_desch OP
426 posts
 
Thanks everone for sharing your experience. I wonder if his new old speakers are in good working condition. I'll make sure he checks it out prior to getting the right amp. I'll see if he wants to do SS or Tubes and go from there. Thanks for the choices!

-Karl
rcprince
3,070 posts
 
I believe that the Jadis JA 30s (if you don't need to listen loud) and 80s are a match made in heaven with this loudspeaker. Worth considering if you can swing them.
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