Quad 44 + Quad 405 System — Boxed, Original Polystyrene, One‑Family Ownership

📦 Quad 44 Preamplifier + Quad 405 Power Amplifier – Boxed, Original Polystyrene, One‑Family Ownership, Fully Working

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully preserved Quad 44 + Quad 405 system in exceptional condition, complete with original boxes, original polystyrene inserts, and original Quad cables. This is a collector‑grade example of one of the most respected British hi‑fi pairings ever made.

🧬 Provenance

This system has been in my family since new.
It was originally purchased by my great uncle, who took exceptional care of it. He later passed it to my father, who used it only briefly before storing it safely in its original packaging. It has remained boxed for decades until I recently unpacked it, tested it thoroughly, and confirmed that both units work perfectly.

This kind of documented, one‑family ownership is extremely rare and highly valued by collectors.

🛠 Condition

• Both units are in excellent cosmetic and functional condition
• Front panels are clean with intact lettering
• All controls, filters, and switches on the Quad 44 operate smoothly
• Quad 405 heatsink is straight, clean, and undamaged
• No modifications, no repairs, no tinkering — completely original
• Original boxes and polystyrene included for both units
• Original Quad cables included

This is one of the most complete and well‑preserved examples you will find.

📐 Technical Specifications

Quad 44 Preamplifier

• Inputs: 5 stereo inputs (RADIO, AUX, DISC, TAPE, TAPE 2)
• Outputs: Stereo main output + stereo tape output
• Controls: Tilt, bass lift, filter slope, balance, input selectors
• Channels: 2‑channel stereo
• Phono: MM or MC depending on card fitted
• Manufactured: May 1982
• Made in Huntingdon, England

Quad 405 Power Amplifier

• Power Output:
• 100W per channel into 8Ω
• 150W per channel into 4Ω
• Technology: Quad’s famous Current Dumping design
• Inputs: 1 stereo input
• Outputs: 2 speaker outputs (Left + Right)
• Channels: 2‑channel stereo
• Manufactured: 1980
• Made in Huntingdon, England

📦 Packaging

Both units come with:

• Original Quad boxes
• Original factory polystyrene inserts
• Original Quad cables

This makes the system safe to ship, which is extremely rare for vintage Quad equipment.

🚚 Shipping & Collection

• Collection from Banbury preferred
• Shipping available — will be double‑boxed for safety
• Original packaging ensures secure transport