Quad Active 12L Bookshelf Loudspeakers

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited December 2017 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Quad Active 12L Bookshelf Loudspeakers - 9/10 - Piano Black - $850/ shipped

For Sale: Quad Active 12L $850/ shipped Piano Black 9/10

I have the original box and grills. The only cosmetic issue is a small nick on one edge. Recently waxed with Liquid Glass.

The best bookends I’ve heard ever and no need for an amplifier. Beautiful loudspeaker to see and hear. They have a nice warm sound and excel with a tube preamplifier or they’ll easily tame any Solid State. Classic British quality, legendary manufacturer.

http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/upload/files/brochure/20150717180804_6.pdf

I’m not sure they even make these anymore.

If you’re somewhat local, I’ll even offer free delivery, hand to hand, dependent on logistics.
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    Nice to see you again Mark, Merry Christmas!
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,453
    No doubt who the h3ll left to door open :)
    Welcome back Mark and a very Merry Christmas to you and the family
    GLWS
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
    Where is local for us dreamers? Merry Christmas. D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    My max would be an hour....but that’s pushing it.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited December 2017
    dorokusai wrote: »
    My max would be an hour....but that’s pushing it.

    An hour from where Mark??? We've already looked under every rock
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2017
    I’m in Frederick Maryland for now. I get around. Did I mention I’ll also ship....
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Are these active or passive? You say active but then mention amp pairings. Me confused...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2017
    They are Active and I mentioned Preamplifier not an amplifier. You need a source with preamplifier outputs or similar source. I used my computer sound card into a splitter. It worked great.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    $700 for Polkies only.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Can these be run passively as well?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    Yes.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2017
    No but the amplifier is very good and matched. It has balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Thanks doro
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2017
    Sorry for Yes earlier. I was half awake. If it has binders it’s bi - audio.....this one is a prude and single minded.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    Lowered t$600 it I’ll just rebox then for storage.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • aiconn
    aiconn Posts: 277
    Crazy question, but in your opinion these or LSI703Ms?
    PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    Superior. And owned a couple hundred speakers and many Polk’s.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    SOLD

    Thx Aiconn.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    Both waxed, one more to pack. I’m gonna miss these bad.

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    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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