Wharfedale Super Linton & Quad 33 / 303 : The Best Retro Inspired System Ever?

Wharfedale Super Linton

Quad 33 Pre Amplifier

Quad 303 Power Amplifier

Pro-ject Debut Revolve

QED Reference XLR Cables

Wharfedale Super Denton

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Wharfedale Super Linton
3:23 - Quad 33 / 303
6:29 - Sound & John's Thoughts

[andrew]

My recollection from back in the day, late '70's, is that Quad equipment was in a completely different league to Wharfedale speakers.

[jazomir]

I like the way the Super Linton's stand can be used as a base for the Quad 303s (obviously having 2 x 303s is best) thus reducing speaker cable runs and allowing the use of line level XLR-terminated cables to attach to the 33. I have a 44/405 combo older than my children that is still going strong although it could do with a re-cap etc to bring it up to modern standards.

[hifi.david.]

I have fully restored my originals with new boards i made

[geoffreydebrito]

The Super Linton is reportedly 'leaner' than the 'warmer' regular Linton. Not to disparage Quad, which offers fine products but I suspect that the Musical Fidelity M5si Integrated Amplifier and the Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 "Magnum Upgraded" Integrated Amplifier would prove to be particularly good matches for the Super Linton's fidelity. Price wise, the Quad 33/303 combo is in the low $3k USD range. A competitive combo would be the Quad Artera Pre and Veri-Fi Audio's new Series One A40 Class A Amplifier. The Class A amp's 40 watts should easily match the Quad 303 Class AB's 50 watts.

[malcatron]

Would the power amp fit in the base of the Linton stand? I think 2 running in mono would look pretty awesome with one tucked under each speaker.

[HectorHughMunro]

An interesting thing is that those stands are a perfect fit for 30cm Spendor SP1 and SP1/2. Just a fraction of an inch too small for BC1 but probably not noticeable.

[DavidRyan-lifg]

Still Have Two 33/303 Set Up's At My Gaff, Well One 33 is Currently Being serviced By Those Nice People At Quad.. Had Them Both For Almost 50 Years. Would i Change ? Only if i Win The Lottery And Then The New 33/303 Would Be Winging It's Way To me... Classic Stuff .

[rickg]

Hi.. Are the Super Linton Grille Covers robustly made and not flimsy? Are they easy to remove / install? Thanks!

[JeffHeon]

As much as I love the look of the Quad combo, my budget can’t reach it. What would be your educated guess as the best sonic fit for the Super Linton between Arcam A25 & Marantz Model M1?

[ShakyPrductin]

I have read in some marketing material that the 50w with 10A output makes it the equivalent of some other 100w amplifiers. Is there any truth in this? I’m concerned that the 50w may not be enough to power my JBL L82 88db speakers.

[secretsquirel]

I must admit I love the retro re-invention of 33/303. It just looks so cool. Love your enthusiasm for this system but given that Audiolab have just launched their 9000 Pre/Power and Quad also have the Artera Pre/Power which do you think are the best match for the Super Lintons?? It's a good problem to have though.