Peter Walker's Little Wonder 1956

I've always been a fan of the Quad ESL speakers but I've never owned a pair. Maybe I'll find a pair local someday. I do have one room left that needs speakers.... Kitchen...

Electrostatic Speakers Popular Electronics 1956

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The vintage Quad designs always look great to me. Simple functional and sleek.

Vintage Quad advert pic featuring a mono system from the 50's

This pic makes me want to buy a mid century modern, home wear a vneck sweater, smoke a nice pipe, and listen to a great mono system. I'll also need a beautiful blonde wife.

The console is very nice but you notice the amp is not visible. It is tucked away in the back out of view. We wouldn't even consider doing that today.



These days we want to see the beautiful glow of the tubes while we listen to stereo Quads.


I found this pic I took at the Klipsch Audio History Museum. It is clearly Quad but it looks different. If anyone can tell me about these particular pieces I would appreciate it.


Peter Walker would be proud to know his designs are still treasured and loved today. If your interested in Quad history buy the book QUAD The Closest Approach. Another great early audio pioneer.

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I've never owned Quad gear but I think I could like it. Even a self proclaimed horn junkie can appreciate what Quad electrostatics do right. The vintage ads still make me want to buy them.




The vintage Quad II's were the very first tube amp I ever listened to and are likely responsible for my audio adiction.




I recently had a chance to hear some newer electrostatics. It would be nice to spend more time with them.