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Thread: Quad ESL-63 |
    
New member Username: Ranweiss
Post Number: 5
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 05:00 am: |
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Hi,
I was wondering, which amplifier would do justice to the Quad ESL-63? I currently use the Quad II tube monoblock, but these are just on load from my bedroom's ESL-57...
Many thanks for your support!
Ran |
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Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 9293
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 06:10 pm: |
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Why not get another Quad monoblock? |
Gold Member Username: John_a
London
U.K.
Post Number: 4481
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 08:23 pm: |
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The recommended rating is 50 to 100 W per channel. I currently use a PrimaLuna Prologue Two which is an integrated stereo tube/valve amp, rated at 40 W per channel. It works well. I find the 4 Ohm output taps are better; the speakers tended to go into overload protection sometimes with the 8 Ohm taps. I also used a Sony TA-N55ES solid state for a while, with good results.
If you can afford the new Quad tube monoblock system it would be a natural choice. Also McIntosh.
Congratulations on owning two legendary speakers. List them in your profile! Much better than Bose.
See thread New Quad ESL models and links therein. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 3762
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 08:36 pm: |
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As John prompted, please update your profile, Ran!
It is so much easier to help and understand where you are.
Here is hoping you enjoy the forum, it is a bit off the beaten track at times, but quite a ride.
Welcome! |
New member Username: Ranweiss
Post Number: 7
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 08:12 am: |
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I'd admit, that using valve amp is a bit scary for me, that the tubes got limited life span and I'd rather not forget to turn it OFF before going to bed. Therefore I wanted to find a good enough amp for the ESL-63.
Ran |
Gold Member Username: John_a
London
U.K.
Post Number: 4483
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 12:18 am: |
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Ran,
There are many suitable amplifiers. You could try asking on the "Amplifiers" topic. Peter Walker of Quad thought tube vs. solid state was not an issue. ESL-63 Pro...? Great. Especially for U.S., I read. |
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