Product category Power amps
Product II eighty Pros
A solid and composed presentation; Plenty of refinement; Good detail; Even-handed sound; Surprisingly dynamic and punchy Cons
Paint blemish on our review sample; Price puts it up against some tough competition Abstract We Say
The Quad II-eighty is a capable monobloc amplifier that should be considered even by those who don’t have a taste for retro Verdict
The Quad II-eighty is a capable monobloc amplifier that should be considered even by those who don’t have a taste for retro Images ![Quad II eighty]( "Quad II eighty")
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Few hi-fi manufacturers have been around as long as Quad, and in its 60-plus years the company has delivered a number of landmark products. Its innovative electrostatic speakers certainly take centre stage, but the company’s valve amplifier designs from the 1950s deserve some of the limelight too.
The Quad II-eighty is a capable monobloc amplifier that should be considered even by those who don’t have a taste for retro
