@chungjh It depends on what you are after. The later Quad I had (a 63 modified by Crosby Audio Works, itself a dated specimen) was a better all ’rounder, but still not close to the coherence and verisimilitude of a pair of 57s in good fettle. I have not heard the latest Quads. Their shortcomings should have nothing to do with the reliability of the panels, and of course, the original has bandwidth, dynamic and power constraints, as well as posing a difficult load to amplifiers. But, to me, they are the best Quad and the one I have retained since ’73 for use in a second system.
Recommendations on small ESL speakers for tiny room
I currently have Sound Lab M545 ESL speakers. They are incredible, but I have a tiny room: 10 x 10ft. Even though M545 is the smallest of Sound Lab, it is too dynamic and overwhelms my room-even with all the room treatments. I am looking for a smaller ESL that can deliver super clarity and intimacy even at low volume. Any thoughts?