Quad ESL 988's - FREE TO GOOD HOME

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TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,124
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That's right FREE. Karma.

Cosmetically, they are fine. Very presentable. Destination speakers. Audiophiles have monkeyed with their privates to these for decades...and for good reason.

All you got to do is come get them. I've got the power cords, spikes, manuals.

The Catch? One needs repair. It'll probably cost you a few hundred bucks to replace the bad panel. However, once you do that.....you've got reference quality sound.

Oh, and you got to come get them. North Charleston SC. PolkFest would be a great opportunity to take these away...but if someone gets here first, sooner better.
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,729
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    WOW! And don’t forget about all the monkeys who audiophiled with their privates as well. I’m on the wrong side of the country, but this is a very nice gesture.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
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    LOL!

    Also, I can point you in the right direction to get them repaired.....the guy I would go to is in Raleigh NC....but there are plenty of folks who repair/service Quads.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,208
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    I have heard these speakers. Paired with the right gear? Stunning would be a good word to describe them. What they do, they do really well.

    Tom
    ~ 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. ~
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,392
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    ...can't go wrong with Quad ESLs old or new(er).

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    edited September 2021
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    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    ...can't go wrong with Quad ESLs old or new(er).

    Apropos of nothing whatsoever....I'm heading to Maine next week, I could bring these to you quite possibly. Also, in craigslist in my hometown of Wells....there is a pair of AR9's for 450. The 8" drivers have been replaced with something unholy.....but that could easily be rectified...

    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,013
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    Troy, buddy, please tell me you are zipping on over to Oregon right after that! ;)
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    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,672
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    Hope someone gets these, they wont regret it
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • pjblakey
    pjblakey Posts: 3
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    Troy, message sent.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
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    Dang Troy, you've been giving away the farm . Carvers and now Quads....one can only assume there is a woman in your life sending you messages to lighten the load. :)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
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    Man, I just need some space cleared out!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,208
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    I have room for a 10 pound bag of $100 bills....

    Tom
    ~ 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. ~
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,373
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    Damn and I only have 9 lbs.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
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    These appear to be spoken for.....now someone buy the Thiels!!!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • pjblakey
    pjblakey Posts: 3
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    Troy, PM sent
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