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Re: I used to have Quad 57s, but now I have an Audiostatic DCI

1) I used to have Quad 57 ESLs, but now I have an Audiostatic DCI.

2) The Audiostatics have much better soundstage height because it is much taller line source. The restricted soundstage height of the Quad ESL drove me spare, I did a lot of my serious listening sitting on the floor or short stool, otherwise I missed out on the sweet spot! And on aesthetic note, the Quads were frumpy, their width overpowered my listening/living space. the Quads simply cannot match the understated elegance of the Audiostatics.

3) After equalization, there is nothing to dislike about the Audiostatics, the Quads sounded more romantic or should say sweeter but the gap has been dramatically narrowed with equalization.

4) The Quad ESL sounds so romantic, it renders piano, my favourite instrument, wonderfully, I have kept a pair around, when space permits I will set them up again in a second system.


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