I have a Quartre Gain Cell 250 bought a year ago from an EBay seller. Silver faceplate and excellent cosmetic condition! Haven't tried it out yet - still in storage. Wonder how it will sound with my DCM TW1A's (presently connected to a Son of Ampzilla/Thoebe preamp)? This particular combination sounds so good that I am reluctant to change. Back in 1977 The Audio Critic rated the Gain Cell higher than the Son, but faulted it on reliability. I will post if I make the change.
Retro Hi End Trivia Question
Does anyone remember the "Quatre Gain Cell" amplifier?
While thinking about various configurations for my latest "new" system, I found myself daydreaming about the "high end" room of my local dealer when I was still in school:
as I recall, a Thorens turntable with an Infinity black widow arm, the Apt Holman preamp, and Dahlquist DQ 10s and Dahlquist subwoofer driven by the mysterious "Quatre Gain Cell".
It sounded great -- the type of sound and music and fun that got me into this addiction where I am still unsuccessfully chasing the first high....
I would be interested in buying one of these amps for fun to put in a bedroom, but I never see or hear about them.
While thinking about various configurations for my latest "new" system, I found myself daydreaming about the "high end" room of my local dealer when I was still in school:
as I recall, a Thorens turntable with an Infinity black widow arm, the Apt Holman preamp, and Dahlquist DQ 10s and Dahlquist subwoofer driven by the mysterious "Quatre Gain Cell".
It sounded great -- the type of sound and music and fun that got me into this addiction where I am still unsuccessfully chasing the first high....
I would be interested in buying one of these amps for fun to put in a bedroom, but I never see or hear about them.