Originally Posted by Heinz

Peter, it would be a great pleasure to listen to your quad system once in a lifetime. Unfortunately, I have never heard the ESL 63 or even your newer ESL 2912, which probably also works on the principle of the central point with sound velocity simulation to the outside?
That would be great, after the Corona time (I just invite myself, oh dear, that is rude smile.

I have restored old Quad II power amplifiers (with new capacitors etc. according to instructions) I had a 33/405 combination in use with the old HPD295 Tannoy for a very long time from 1982 to 1995. I love Quad. I still have the old original ESL in my collection, two pairs, which I had one above the other in a rack.



I started out with a pair of 57s and 33/405 amplification. 63s arrived later, then the 2912s recently. The 2912s came alive once I'd sold the AECAM P1s and installed the II-80s. As you say, the use a delay system to that the flat membrane seems to be a point source. They also deliver a controlled yet powerful bass, unlike any other QUAD speaker I've had before.

I'f you find yourself over here when "they" tell us it is safe, of course you are welcome to come and listen....

Peter

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