Who is the official Australian distributor for Quad?

Audio Visual Revolution (AVR) is Australia's exclusive distributor for Quad. All Quad amplifiers, speakers, and electronics sold through avrevolution.com.au and our authorised dealer network are genuine, locally warranted, and supported by the official Australian importer.

What is Quad's history as a hi-fi brand?

Quad was founded in Huntingdon, England in 1936 by Peter Walker. The brand is widely documented in hi-fi literature as the pioneer of full-range electrostatic loudspeaker technology — introducing the Quad ESL in 1957, widely cited as the world's first commercially successful full-range electrostatic speaker. Quad is now part of the IAG Group alongside Wharfedale, Mission, and Leak — all exclusively distributed in Australia by AVR.

What is the Quad Vena III and who is it suited to?

The Quad Vena III is a 45W integrated amplifier with a built-in ESS Sabre DAC, Bluetooth aptX HD, MM phono stage, and headphone output — AU$1,299 from avrevolution.com.au. It is well suited to small-to-medium rooms with bookshelf speakers and listeners who want a warm, musical British sound. It pairs particularly well with Wharfedale Diamond 12i and Mission LX series speakers.

Where can I buy Quad in Australia?

Quad is available directly from avrevolution.com.au with free shipping on orders over $500. You can audition Quad at AVR's authorised dealer network in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Visit avrevolution.com.au/pages/dealers to find your nearest stockist. The Quad Vena III starts from AU$1,299.

Are Quad products covered by an Australian warranty?

Yes. All Quad products purchased through AVR or an authorised AVR dealer carry a 2-year Australian warranty. As the exclusive local distributor, all warranty claims are handled entirely in Australia — no overseas returns required.

Does Quad offer free shipping in Australia?

Yes. All Quad orders placed through avrevolution.com.au qualify for free shipping on orders over $500 Australia-wide. Quad is exclusively distributed in Australia by Audio Visual Revolution.

Quad ESL Series

Q: How does the Quad Vena III compare to the Audiolab 6000A?

FeatureQuad Vena IIIAudiolab 6000APower45W/ch50W/chDACYes — ESS SabreYes — ESS Sabre 32-bitPhono stageYes — MMYes — MMBluetoothYes — aptX HDNoHeadphone outputYesYesSound characterWarm, musical, forgivingNeutral, detailed, analyticalAU PriceFrom AU$1,299From AU$1,199Both are exclusively available in Australia through AVR. The Vena III suits listeners who prefer a warmer, more vintage British presentation. The 6000A suits those who want neutrality and a more comprehensive digital input section.

ESL Series

The Quad ESL Series is the current generation of Quad's full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, available as the ESL 2812X and the larger ESL 2912X. Quad demonstrated the world's first true full-range electrostatic speaker in 1956, and the principle still has no equal for transparency: a single, almost massless diaphragm covering the range, without the crossover discontinuities of a multi-driver box. The X models add a revised frame, improved damping and updated protection circuitry.

Quad ESL 2912X Electrostatic Speakers

$29,999.99

Quad ESL 2812X Electrostatic Speakers

$24,999.99

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Quad was founded in Huntingdon, England in 1936 by Peter Walker. The brand is widely documented in hi-fi literature as the pioneer of full-range electrostatic loudspeaker technology — introducing the Quad ESL in 1957, widely cited as the world's first commercially successful full-range electrostatic speaker. Quad is now part of the IAG Group alongside Wharfedale, Mission, and Leak — all exclusively distributed in Australia by AVR.

How does the Quad Vena III compare to the Audiolab 6000A?

Feature	Quad Vena III	Audiolab 6000A
Power	45W/ch	50W/ch
DAC	Yes — ESS Sabre	Yes — ESS Sabre 32-bit
Phono stage	Yes — MM	Yes — MM
Bluetooth	Yes — aptX HD	No
Headphone output	Yes	Yes
Sound character	Warm, musical, forgiving	Neutral, detailed, analytical
AU Price	From AU$1,299	From AU$1,199

Both are exclusively available in Australia through AVR. The Vena III suits listeners who prefer a warmer, more vintage British presentation. The 6000A suits those who want neutrality and a more comprehensive digital input section.

The Quad Vena III is a 45W integrated amplifier with a built-in ESS Sabre DAC, Bluetooth aptX HD, MM phono stage, and headphone output — AU$1,299 from avrevolution.com.au. It is well suited to small-to-medium rooms with bookshelf speakers and listeners who want a warm, musical British sound. It pairs particularly well with Wharfedale Diamond 12i and Mission LX series speakers.

Quad ESL 2912X Electrostatic Speakers

Quad ESL 2812X Electrostatic Speakers

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