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I’ve just serviced a Quad 44 preamplifier. In this article, I’ll show you what the 44 looks like inside and explain some of its features.

Along with a Quad 405 power amplifier, I recently serviced this Quad 44 preamplifier, both owned by the same customer. I’m told he purchased them after a chat we had about resurrecting his KEF speakers, and purchasing some Quad gear to power them!… Read more

Amplifiers, Service

Quad 405 Power Amplifier Service & Refresh

October 3, 2017 Liquid Audio-Admin 6 Comments

Readers will already know how much I like the Quad 405 and this inspired a customer to acquire some Quad gear for himself, including this lovely, original 405. In this article, I look at servicing a Quad 405.

Talk about great sounding amps, and this particular 405 is completely original, with its original capacitors and connectors.… Read more

Reviews

Quad 405 / 405-2 Power Amplifier Review – Understated Elegance

June 12, 2017 Liquid Audio-Admin 13 Comments

This is the second article in my Quad 405/405-2 series and this time I review the legendary Quad 405-2. Read on to find out why so many people love this great amplifier.

For restoration details, check out my Quad 405-2 restoration article, and my Quad 405 refresh piece.

What an incredible little amplifier the Quad 405 is, even 40+ years later.… Read more

Amplifiers, Restoration, Service

Classic Quad 405-2 Amplifier Restoration

June 10, 2017 Liquid Audio-Admin 18 Comments

I recently acquired a classic Quad 405-2 power amplifier. Come along as I take on a classic Quad 405-2 restoration.

The Quad 405-2 is revered by many, even 40 years after its release. These are truly special amplifiers, don’t let the understated English looks fool you. What almost all of them need however is work, so come along for this Quad 405-2 restoration.… Read more

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