Quad History, formats, gear, etc. - Looking for a Historian! :-)

[stereoniche]

Greetings. I am a LONG time vintage audio collector. I run my own YouTube channel, same as my forum name. I came here seeking someone well versed in Quadraphonic knowledge, lore, history, etc. as I would like to put together a video about it and promote the forum as well.

I have several nice examples of quad units like the Sansui QRX-9001, Pioneer QX-949 and other units from Marantz, JVC, etc. but, I have only use them in stereo mode.

If interested in sharing information, please reach out.

 

[stereoniche]

Over 50 views and no takers yet?

 

[MrSmithers]

Hey there @stereoniche

Welcome to QQ! Funny, I recently just came across you on YouTube - someone on AV Forums had posted your video about the Bose takeover of McIntosh and the fact Masimo were looking to offload their former Sound United acquisition… Thought it was a good, well put together video… Nice branding with the hat… Hopefully that gets the good outcome it deserves. (I wish I had more in the bank!)

I’m sure you’ll get a response in due time… There's such a wealth of knowledge from many members here...

I’d recommend browsing the threads as there’s so much history about everything quad. And be sure to check out @Mark Anderson discography threads for all the previous quad releases that were issued (and some not). Some amazing albums...
http://www.surrounddiscography.com/quaddisc/quadindx.htm

Also, our spiritual founder @JonUrban set up this site and I bet could tell you everything you needed to know. Also, esteemed member @steelydave wrote a really fantastic piece a few years back for Dutton Vocalion on the history of quad. Hopefully not plagiarising anything here but it’s a very well written piece that may give you an informative leg up…
https://www.duttonvocalion.co.uk/quadraphonic-sound/

We are extremely lucky that Dutton Vocation have gone on to reissue a wealth of fantastic albums mixed into quad on SACD, to be heard back today on modern equipment. Also Rhino have embarked on reissuing the WEA quadraphonic back catalogue as part of their Quadio programme on Blu-Ray.

There's also a 'show us your gear' thread that has quite a lot of vintage quad equipment in it that you might find interesting.
https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/show-us-your-gear.6450/

Good luck and tell your followers that stereo, as well as mono - is over! And the future is Quad! (and 5.1 and Atmos...)

 

[fizzywiggs41]

Your welcome to use any of the posts and threads under my moniker.

Welcome to the Forum....and ask any question about what you have read , primarily in the Quad Legacy Section.
I'm no expert, but I do know something about quadraphonic history and if I can I will answer any of your questions.

I would recommend that you start by reading the posts in the appropriate qq sections. That's one of the first things I did prior to joining and still do ....even after joining.