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Review 3 of 10
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from secondhand Summary: I have the 77 integrated amp and CD player, swapped for my older Quad 67/306 pre/power and 67 CD player. I like the Quad sound - natural-sounding with vocals and strings - but given my wide musical taste wanted a "heavier" sound, hence the swap. It sounds more powerful and "darker" than the 66 system, with more weight underpinning rock and orchestral music, but also slightly slower. If you like Quad's tube amps the 66 system may be a better match sonically, but the 77 system is satisfying with a wider range of music. Drives the Harbeth HLP3 better than the 306 power amp. Great system to come home to after a hectic work day. Strengths: 77 sound is chunky; 66 sound is airy. Clear case of horses for courses. Very well-built. Excellent with vocals, strings and small-scale jazz/classical. Weaknesses: Original Nextel "skin" absorbs light (agreeable in dark rooms) but collects dust. A little bit slow compared to Quad 67 sound. Becomes a bit muddled at high volume & with big classical works. Similar Products Used: Quad 66 system; Naim Nait 3 amp/Alpha 5 CD/Tannoy floorstanders.
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