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New member Username: RanweissPost Number: 5 Registered: Mar-06 | 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: Project6Post Number: 9293 Registered: Dec-03 | Why not get another Quad monoblock? |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4481 Registered: Dec-03 | 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. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 3762 Registered: Dec-04 | 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! |
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New member Username: RanweissPost Number: 7 Registered: Mar-06 | 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 |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4483 Registered: Dec-03 | 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. |