ny10522
Ex Member
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As much as I liked the Quads, reliability is suspect. The speakers are manufactured in China, the warranty is only one year, and a number of owners have had panel problems, particularly with the 989s. About 3 months after I bought a Quad CDP-2, it started skipping. Unit was replaced. Six months later, the new unit started skipping. Skips maybe two or three times per disc and doesn´t even play CDs ripped on my computer. A $60 Technics player can easily play ripped CDs without skiipping by the way. Can´t begin to tell you the frustration and aggravation over this unit. I now use the unit solely for the DACs and the digital inputs (which is the primary reason I bought it anyway). My main player is a Sony CD/DVD 685 modified by Steve for tube output and it is rock solid. Sad reflection on the reliability of Quad. Just put in an order for the new Magnepan 3.7s. They should arrive in early March and after the breakin I may try them with the Torrii to see if there is an improvement over the Bel 1001 amp I´m using. If anyone in the New York area is interested in buying my present Magnepan 1.6/QRs, please message me. Pickup only on these.
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