Will a quad turntable play 2 channel?

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I have an opportunity to purchase an old Pioneer Quad Turntable from an estate it is a Quad player will it play regular albums?

Thanks

[ÈlTwo]

It's been a looooong time, but I seem to remember it will (others will chime in with better info). I hope it comes with a copy of Quadrophenia.

[AudioHTIT]

Apr 13, 2016 9:27:23 GMT -5 @rikintpa said:

I have an opportunity to purchase an old Pioneer Quad Turntable from an estate it is a Quad player will it play regular albums?

Thanks

The only difference in a turntable that will play Quad LP's (SQ, QS, CD-4), is in the cartridge and its stylus. CD-4 LPs in particular required a cartridge with excellent high frequency response, new stylus shapes (like the Shibata) were developed to capture those frequencies. As a bonus the stylus shape distributed the load of the cartridge in the groove and generally caused less wear. So, to answer your question, yes, a quad player will play regular (stereo) LPs; this was somewhat necessary because there were rather few Quad albums. That said, if the turntable is that old you may want to get a new cartridge.

Oh, and yes, ÈlTwo is correct, every record collection should have a copy of Quadrophenia (even in stereo).

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This one comes with Floyd's DSOTM (quad) in like new condition and about another 150 60s and 70s Rock albums Including a fairly rare Muddy waters LP...Looking forward to going through them.

[ÈlTwo]

The DSotM quad version should be the Alan Parsons mix.

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Is that a good thing?

[Gary Cook]

Apr 13, 2016 13:26:05 GMT -5 @rikintpa said:

Is that a good thing?

Hell yes
Of course you will nee a quad decoder to listen to all 4 channels as was intended.

Cheers
Gary