Quad 909 Stereopower

Even-handed sonic delivery with strong dynamics and fine resolution ; good build ; compact

Nothing of any significance

This classic power amp design is a class performer that’ll work superbly in a wide range of systems

What can I say it's powerful very well made and the perfect replacement for my 405

The only bad point if I can think of one is the switch at the very back of the amp. Other than that i have no complaints it's a very good amp.

Reliable, smooth sound.

Lack of power switch on front panel.

Power ; Unstrained, unforced sound: you know there's always more in reserve ; The sound's neutrality and accuracy ; Quad's reputation for technical excellence, longevity and customer-focus ; 909 is built like a tank, and will probably outlast you

Mains plug provides a surprisingly poor-fit to rear socket. (Quad failed to replace the mains lead.) ; Amp is very heavy so site it carefully ; Amp is extremely revealing so beware poorly produced/recording music ; Sound is very neutral: there can be...

The best midrange at this price level. Bass and highs are excellent as long as sensitivity of the 99 pre amp auxilary inputs (A1, A2, A3) is set to 100mV (not 300mV and 700mV which is also provided as settings). Can go wrong with this.

None that I can think of.