mark III vs. Quad & 50/50

[Schmoog]

I'm thinking of selling my mark III in favor of a Quad preamp and a 50/50. what do you guys think are the pros/cons to both? I am especially interested in hearing from present and former quad owners.

 

[ursinus]

I sold my MKIII to get a Quad and Strategy 400 in the 80's. The Quad is much more versatile and I preferred the overall tone over the MKIII. I say: "go for it!" 8)

 

[PC Biz]

The Quad and 50/50 would sound great, but you would be missing the Simul Class power that you get with the Mark III. An old 295 would be a sure thing, because they have Simul Class and the Class A feature. The 2:90 has Simulclass, but no Class A.

 

[Schmoog]

I was figuring the 50/50 cause its a little cheaper. And I figure if I sell my III head, the combo cab w/ EV 12L, and the roadcase, I might be able to buy a Quad and a 50/50. I also looked at the strategy 400. anyone have any experience with these?

 

[disassembled]

The 395, 295, 290, 400, 500 would all rock with the quad. I am selling a 290 and 395 on the bay and can vouch for them both being incredible with the quad.

Greg

 

[soundpurist]

I was figuring the 50/50 cause its a little cheaper. And I figure if I sell my III head, the combo cab w/ EV 12L, and the roadcase, I might be able to buy a Quad and a 50/50. I also looked at the strategy 400. anyone have any experience with these?

IMHO i would go with 395 or 400 over the 50/50( for a brutal sound :twisted: ) but if you like a lot of bass in your sound the 50/50 is maybe better for your needs...and it could be switch at 25/25 watts!(not like the 2:50) You could get a good deal on a 50/50 on EvilBay.