Watch the 10th picture from the top : Seems like the new
chinese owners are really determined to bring new life to the Quad name!
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/milan2005/friday/
chinese owners are really determined to bring new life to the Quad name!
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/milan2005/friday/
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michaelpage26 said:Chinese owners?
Yes.. they own a number of ex-UK companies... i can't remember them all, but Mission just became one of them, and the remains of TAG-McLaren (product under the name used before they got sucked up by McLaren)
dave
Models are: Quad ESL 2805 and Quad ESL 2905
Have a look: Ecoustics link about new Quads
And picture from:
videohifi -(see attachement)
Have a look: Ecoustics link about new Quads
And picture from:
videohifi -(see attachement)
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michaelpage26 said:Chinese owners?
IAG. They own Quad, Wharfedale, Mission & AudioLab (ex TagMcLaran)
dave
One picture is better then 1000 words
Read Stereophile's Wes Phillips impressions from a visit to IAG factory in Chaina.
http://www.stereophile.com/images/newsletter/405stph.html
Read Stereophile's Wes Phillips impressions from a visit to IAG factory in Chaina.
http://www.stereophile.com/images/newsletter/405stph.html
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and another one...
The stretching jig that came all the way from Huntingdon to Shenzhen.
If the pictures are up to date, it seems that the "new"
Quad is the same 988/989 under new clothes. (Which itself was esl63 face lifted...)
It is a pitty that after the late Peter Walker passed away, no one can really further develop his masterpieces.
The stretching jig that came all the way from Huntingdon to Shenzhen.
If the pictures are up to date, it seems that the "new"
Quad is the same 988/989 under new clothes. (Which itself was esl63 face lifted...)
It is a pitty that after the late Peter Walker passed away, no one can really further develop his masterpieces.
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Re: and another one...
How do you think they should be further developed?
Regards Khanate
It is a pitty that after the late Peter Walker passed away, no one can really further develop his masterpieces.
How do you think they should be further developed?
Regards Khanate
Re: One picture is better then 1000 words
I can forsee the biggest reliability problem with the new speaker already- hair in the drivers!
I_F
Audiofool said:Read Stereophile's Wes Phillips impressions from a visit to IAG factory in Chaina.
http://www.stereophile.com/images/newsletter/405stph.html
I can forsee the biggest reliability problem with the new speaker already- hair in the drivers!
I_F
Dear Khanate
In the past 20 or so years, since the introduction of the esl63, I am not aware to any attempts from QUAD to forward the product, beyond cosmetic changes to P.W design.
Further development can be in the form of a gradual evolution (usually) , and sometimes (rarely) in the form of a real revolution.
Some ideas?
maybe trying to make esl "satellites" for home theater system, ...or an active esl with a built-in switching amp? maybe development of mass production techniques to make the speakers more affordable?
J.B
In the past 20 or so years, since the introduction of the esl63, I am not aware to any attempts from QUAD to forward the product, beyond cosmetic changes to P.W design.
Further development can be in the form of a gradual evolution (usually) , and sometimes (rarely) in the form of a real revolution.
Some ideas?
maybe trying to make esl "satellites" for home theater system, ...or an active esl with a built-in switching amp? maybe development of mass production techniques to make the speakers more affordable?
J.B
Hello
the electrostatic panels used in the ESL-988 and 989 are exactly identical to those which are used in the ESL-63. Both speakers employ exactly the same delay line. However there are lots of differences regarding the transformers, pcb`s in the loudspeaker bottom and dustcover mounting.
regards, audiomatic
the electrostatic panels used in the ESL-988 and 989 are exactly identical to those which are used in the ESL-63. Both speakers employ exactly the same delay line. However there are lots of differences regarding the transformers, pcb`s in the loudspeaker bottom and dustcover mounting.
regards, audiomatic
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