Wow, that’s good to hear. That’s the type of experience I had with my 18wpc PSE 300B. Audion have a 24wpc push pull version as well, but haven’t heard it, with the 57s. The deep bass I’m getting out of them is astounding!
Those transformers look quite large. I’ve got toroidal transformers , but...
I have used several Naim amplifiers with my two pairs of Quad ESL 57s. The Naim Nait CB, 250CB and pair of 135s. They all sounded good, particularly the 135s.
I had Three systems on the go in my previous house. Used the Naims primarily with the Linn Isobariks, but tried them out with the ESL...
Looks like you were still awake in the early hours in Melbourne. I’m from there as well, but I was where sane people ought to be - fast asleep!
I think you are correct, the design features of the SET amplifier are critical to the performance and getting the best out of the Quad ESL 57s. I had...
I came across this thread for the first time a few days and enjoyed the contributions. I have two pairs of 57s- one of which is original and appears from the serial number)to have been produced in the 1980s. I had it serviced about 11years ago. The other one is a fully reconstructed one (2006)...