Quad ESL 2805.....hubba hubba hubba
TroyD
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Went up to the Analog Store in Raleigh this afternoon to pick up my Heathkits (minor wiring issues...couple connections gone awry probably from shipping from Korea and back...anyway, good as new!)
...anyway, Alex (great, funny guy...) the proprietor hooked them up to his Quad 2805's....Quad CD player, Manley Shrimp pre, my amps, DH Labs cabling.
So, I'm figuring that while I'm not familiar with the front end, I'm familiar enough with the Quads and Heaths that it should be a similar sound to what I have. Again, different gear but same ballpark....
Holy mother of SHAT! I have to figure out a way to get these 2805's. They retain all the things that I LOOOOOVE about ESL's in general and Quads in particular (imaging, transparency, coherence...blah blah)....and have included the couple of things that they are generally criticized for, bass and dynamics. I was utterly flabbergasted. I had no idea that the Heathkits would produce such authoritative bass.
Anyway, I can't really give a comprehensive review after a 90 min listening session but I can say, these are my Holy Grail. If you get a chance to hear a pair, DO IT.
I dunno, gang, I don't have the coinage no matter how I skin it....but, I WILL, rest assured, someday own these things.
BDT
...anyway, Alex (great, funny guy...) the proprietor hooked them up to his Quad 2805's....Quad CD player, Manley Shrimp pre, my amps, DH Labs cabling.
So, I'm figuring that while I'm not familiar with the front end, I'm familiar enough with the Quads and Heaths that it should be a similar sound to what I have. Again, different gear but same ballpark....
Holy mother of SHAT! I have to figure out a way to get these 2805's. They retain all the things that I LOOOOOVE about ESL's in general and Quads in particular (imaging, transparency, coherence...blah blah)....and have included the couple of things that they are generally criticized for, bass and dynamics. I was utterly flabbergasted. I had no idea that the Heathkits would produce such authoritative bass.
Anyway, I can't really give a comprehensive review after a 90 min listening session but I can say, these are my Holy Grail. If you get a chance to hear a pair, DO IT.
I dunno, gang, I don't have the coinage no matter how I skin it....but, I WILL, rest assured, someday own these things.
BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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Glad to hear that you are back to plug and play bro'. Now just sit back and enjoy the music, beer in hand.
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Man sometimes I hate you!:eek::D
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Alex Lok is a great guy, he actually turned me onto the DH Labs Q10's Ive been using for the past few years. The man seriously knows his business.
That being said, those Quad's sound great up there. Last I heard them was on a set of Quad tube amp's (dont remember model #, but the current or most current ones) a Quad ss pre and Quad cdp playing a burned CD. Sounds great, even though I wasnt so hot on the material playing.
Good Luck on your quest for them, I sure would be happy with those in my cave.
DaveOnce again we meet at last. -
I don't have the coinage no matter how I skin it....
Yeah, I'm not buying that.......talk to the banker.
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"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
I DID talk to the banker.....I'll let your imagination wander on how THAT conversation went.
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
I DID talk to the banker.....I'll let your imagination wander on how THAT conversation went.
BDT
Did you try it smoking a Lucky Strike while wearing a wife beater and Brylcreem in the crop?Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Did you try it smoking a Lucky Strike while wearing a wife beater and Brylcreem in the crop?
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That ones gonna go over alot of youngsters heads. Funny as **** though.HT SYSTEM-
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Did you try it smoking a Lucky Strike while wearing a wife beater and Brylcreem in the crop?
I'm way too tall.....
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Ain't touching that one.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
damm your hanging BDT, well, maybe you'll get at least get a reach around.
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and have included the couple of things that they are generally criticized for, bass and dynamics.
No kidding? Hhhmmm... The dynamics I could see, but... -
reeltrouble1 wrote: »damm your hanging BDT, well, maybe you'll get at least get a reach around.
RT1
Lookit, between you and George, I'm pretty well **** out of luck.
Antny, HELLZ yeah. You NEED to hear these.
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Antny, HELLZ yeah. You NEED to hear these.
BDT
Stats can do bass, just need to be designed properly.
BDT.........TLW pretty much kicks us to the curb unless your playing in the sand or a rice paddy. OK maybe an occasional phone call or something.
About the only upside is you get to pay your own electric bill, you gotta see GG about any hair cream stains.
RT1
