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QUAD ESL 57 User Manual

QUAD ESL 57
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QUAD ESL 57 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQUAD
ModelESL 57
CategorySpeakers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Servicing Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers

Loss of Sensitivity

Check EHT voltage and leakage for low sensitivity.

Distortion

Check EHT, speaker units, and audio transformer for distortion.

No Output at All

Suspect EHT or audio transformer issues for no output.

Background Noise

Mechanical Issues

Replace unit if dust seal covers are torn due to dust ingress.

Dismantling the Speaker

Removing Front and Rear Grilles

Instructions for removing front and rear expanded metal grilles.

Replacing the Front Grille

Replacing Bass and Treble Units

EHT and Audio Transformer Units

Reassembling the Speaker

Treble Unit Dust Cover Wrinkle Removal

Using gentle heat to remove wrinkles from treble unit dust covers.

Fitting New Dust Covers

Soldering and Reconnection

Care for soldering joints and terminal reconnection.

Modifications

Older Speaker Modification

Steps to modify older speakers for use with specific amplifiers.

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