Bought a DC300a last year , very good example , clean & original.
Did intend to hook it with my Quad 44 pre and use it then.
Changed my mind and decided to look for an IC-150 pre and after almost a year of trawling ebay I got one !! A real minter in full working order and , critically , a 240 volt line version !
This is the thing , I had previously considered my Quad 44 / 606 (with some custom mods of my own !) to be a good sounding combination and whilst not expecting miracles from the Crown duo , I have been knocked sideways by the results !!
On paper the 300a is not that much more powerful than the Quad but it is in practice , with more authority and more sharply defined bass.
Overall the sound is more lucid and articulate , something I definitely was not expecting !!!
Over the years I've heard many fine systems including some really high end stuff , but this '76 ish vintage combo stands comparison without shame , indeed , it would surprise many !!
Now I'm thinking it might be wise to replace the reservoir caps and any other known components prone to failure , any comment sthere would be welcome.
For now , the Quads will go into storage while I continue to explore the Crown's sonic abilities !!
Did intend to hook it with my Quad 44 pre and use it then.
Changed my mind and decided to look for an IC-150 pre and after almost a year of trawling ebay I got one !! A real minter in full working order and , critically , a 240 volt line version !
This is the thing , I had previously considered my Quad 44 / 606 (with some custom mods of my own !) to be a good sounding combination and whilst not expecting miracles from the Crown duo , I have been knocked sideways by the results !!
On paper the 300a is not that much more powerful than the Quad but it is in practice , with more authority and more sharply defined bass.
Overall the sound is more lucid and articulate , something I definitely was not expecting !!!
Over the years I've heard many fine systems including some really high end stuff , but this '76 ish vintage combo stands comparison without shame , indeed , it would surprise many !!
Now I'm thinking it might be wise to replace the reservoir caps and any other known components prone to failure , any comment sthere would be welcome.
For now , the Quads will go into storage while I continue to explore the Crown's sonic abilities !!
hello,
Glad you are happy with the crown dc300a......
people either love or hate the ic150!
A good place to start with replacing parts is to replace the 3 smallish electrolytic capacitors on the main board....
Also the 2 x mpsa92/93 transistors which are on the little dual heatsink on the mainboard.....
Glad you are happy with the crown dc300a......
people either love or hate the ic150!
A good place to start with replacing parts is to replace the 3 smallish electrolytic capacitors on the main board....
Also the 2 x mpsa92/93 transistors which are on the little dual heatsink on the mainboard.....
ACD said:
How is the IC150 compared to the QUAD ??
I haven't tried the Quad 44 with the DC300a so cant make a comparison directly with the IC-150.
However , it must be making a large contribution to the overall sonic quality in combination with the DC300a.
I would describe it as expressive , detailed & smooth. As a benefit the retro looks are cool !!
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