The New QUAD 33/303 Vs. the Original: How does it perform?

I must admit I was quite excited when I first saw the images of the new QUAD 33/303 but I was worried that it would be some kind of 'retro' gimmick. In this video, I explore this new reinvention of QUAD's extremely successful classic, and even offer a sound clip at the end where you can compare the performance of the two. The sound clips are also available for free download via our website, to hear in 48K/24Bit studio quality (straight from my recording device). See 'Content Links' section below. Enjoy. Harley

Erratum: I mention the original 33 had 'tilt' functionality. Since filming I discovered that it had the predecessor to it, referred to as 'Slope'. Apologies for any confusion.

Topics covered:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - The Old QUAD 33/303
07:28 - The New QUAD 33/303
29:18 - Sound clips
30:25 - Closing and credits

Content Links:
Sound sample links:
https://shop.pearlacoustics.com/produ...

Spotify Link to intro & outro music: ‘Philia’ taken from The Four Loves, by Stefan Meylaers:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2vaU6l...
QUAD HiFi: https://quad-hifi.co.uk/

Equipment used in this video:
Playback (where applicable):
Loudspeakers: Pearl Acoustics SG
Dac: Denefrips Pontus 15th. Edition
Pre-Amplifier: QUAD 33 (Old and New)
Amplifier: QUAD 303 (Old and New)
CD Player: Lyngdorf CD-2
Cables: Loudspeaker cables: Pearl Acoustics Sibelius Neutral Balance
Interconnects: AudioQuest (various)
Listening Room acoustic panels: GIK
Video recording
Sony FX30: (sorry for poor quality, I had it on the wrong setting)!
Sound Recording:
Sennheiser ME-2 lavalier microphone with XSW-D wireless kit, coupled to a Zoom H6 with MSH-6 capsule activated

About Pearl Acoustics:
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Our loudspeakers: https://pearlacoustics.com/loudspeakers/
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Disclosure: All comments and claims in this video are the opinion of the presenter and are given independently of any external company or organisation. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, the presenter does not receive any payment, gifts or other incentives from any of the companies featured in this video. All equipment in this video has either been purchased by the presenter, or is on loan to him expressly for the making of this video.
All facts, figures, prices and technical specifications are quoted on a best-efforts basis for accuracy, no liability can be accepted for any errors therein.