Quad QA12/P
A low-powered mono valve power amplifier. It was the first product from Quad, and the BBC adopted it.
Overview
The Quad QA12/P is a low-powered mono valve power amplifier made by Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. under the Quad brand. It was the company's first product. It was noted for high sound quality compared to other amplifiers of its time, and the BBC adopted it for professional use.
Specifications
| Power output | 12 watt |
| Channel | Mono |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 300 x 70 x 200 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Tube types | KT66 EF37 6SN7GT GZ32 |
Context
The QA12 and QA12/P were the first products Quad released. They helped build the company's reputation for high-fidelity sound reproduction. The BBC adopted them, which puts them in early post-war British audio engineering.
Market
The QA12/P is considered highly collectible among Quad enthusiasts and vintage audio historians. It is rare, and it was the brand's first amplifier.
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