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QUAD 99 CDP and Wright 3.5's output question

I am purchasing a pair of Wright 3.5's, and was wondering if anyone has experience with this combo, or if anyone could tell me if they think this combination will work properly driving a pair of 103 db efficiency horn speakers?Trying to figure out what to do, or to just stick with my modified Music Hall CD25 for now ,and buy the passive Luminous Audio Axim instead, until i can afford a better player.Really think the Music Hall sounds nice and any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.I have just heard some good things about the Quad 99CDP and i also could use the DVD hook up but may forego that if the other combo would be better.
seekburk
nakolawala
39 posts
 
Just out of curosity I opened the Quad cdp to get a feel of the internals and quality of components. The cdp is very laid out with a huge toroidal transformer, good sheilding and good use of quality components.
What struck me was the variable vol control. It is made up of 4 relays which switch on/off resistive network to attain attenuation followed by a buffer. The total # of steps is 32.

very good implementation of the vol control.
seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Thanks guys for your posts.Although i don't like the aesthetics of this unit it does seem to offer some incredible quality and value.If i didn't have to look at this thing everyday i would probably be leaning more towards this unit from your help and comments.Maybe the pictures i have seen of the unit aren't doing it justice.
Ok i have to try and find a better one cause this unit would solve alot of troubles and make life simpler.
reubent
3,587 posts
 
Craig,

You are correct, it is not particularly attractive and it certainly does not look like most high-end jewlery. It reminds me of my old Arcam Alpha 9 CD player which was also British, sounded pretty good and looked a bit cheap for the money spent.

Enjoy,

TIC
seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Next stop Quad 99 CDP me thinks.thanks for your help everybody!!
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