Will Studio's and Quad's soon be "Pre-500 Recto" s

[JT_Marshmallow]

Now that I am aware of the magic of these preamps, especially the Studio, I am very surprised that all the ebay auctions for these in the past few months have either won with 1 measly bid or closed with 0 bids. I guess few people know about them, and those people who would like them are only aware of the Mark series and the newer preamps such as the V-Twin, Formula, or Triaxis.

Several of the reviewers on Harmony Central said that within a few years the Quads and Studios will at least double in value because people are going to realize how good they are. Maybe they'll get that "Pre-500 Recto" reputation...and I'll be glad that I nabbed one back in 2008 for $375!

 

[ToneAddictJon]

Regardless of whether they become like the pre 500's, I'm going to be grabbing at least a studio and one more quad, because they are that good. I hope they don't jump in price, because they are some of the few pieces that few know about and are just magical, and I'd like to be able to get a few more for different setups and not break the bank.

 

[JT_Marshmallow]

If I like the Studio as much as I think I will, I think I'm gonna grab a second one when I have the money. Do you think 2 Studio's would be equal to or better than a Quad? Or does the Quad have "other" sounds?

 

[ToneAddictJon]

The upper half of the quad is similar to the studio and bottom half is a bit different, but I'm sure with enough dialing and the same power amp, you could get both units sounding very close together.

 

[tommyhawk13]

Rack pieces were all the rage in the late 80's. Now everyone wants the look of the stack (and ease of setup?). I'm sure this has a lot to do with the used market value.

 

[EdgeOfDarkness]

If I like the Studio as much as I think I will, I think I'm gonna grab a second one when I have the money. Do you think 2 Studio's would be equal to or better than a Quad? Or does the Quad have "other" sounds?

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