Quad 988 question ?

What is the best amp for a pair of Quad 988 speakers ?
All opinions are welcome.

mikeyaya02-23-2007 1:03am

jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 02-23-2007 at 02:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete quad ss or tube is nice.
peter_s Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,088 posts 02-23-2007 at 05:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you don't have alot of money to spend, get yourself an Aragorn 2004. I couldn't believe the synergy with the Quads. Yes, tubes are nice. Power is nice. Something with around 50-100 watts per side is nice. I liked my Cary SLM70's pretty well. You really want a dynamic amp though. If only one could afford CAT's!
jopi88 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 02-23-2007 at 03:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete hi, any otl amplifier is fine for any quad, i'm using the new quad 2805 sound fantastic.
tricon_dave Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 77 posts 02-24-2007 at 01:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using a Rogue Cronus with my Quad 2805s. It is an EL34/KT77 based amp and seems to be a great match and an excellent value. Mine is wired in triode and puts out about 30 - 35 wpc. If you look into the Cronus, consider having Mark O'Brien do the upgrades including caps, resistors, power supplies, wires, tube sockets, triode operation. I auditioned the Quads with Mac SS gear, which was a little more dynamic and tighter bass, but seemed a bit flat and lacking dimensionality. Dave