Sansui 9090DB + QS-500?

[10piecedark]

Right now, running a 9090DB through NLAs and have no complaints. But I’ve got a line on some Heresy IIs and don’t think I can resist. So: if I’m not all that interested in looking for quad vinyl, etc., would a QS-500 add all that much beyond four more cool VU meters? Also, given the 30 wpc rating on the QS-500, wouldn’t the second pair of speakers always be underpowered, compared to the pair running off the 9090DB? I’ll confess that the quad amp is a new concept to me, so I could even be completely off-base with my questions. Thanks ahead of time for your input.

 

[ivandezande]

It would add rear channels with grainy decoding? I've owned one, the watt meters are pretty cool.
Also, it wouldn't look right with your 9090, it's meant to go with the 2000/4000/5000 series.
I can't stand quad, but somethings really messed up if you need more than 30 watts for the back speakers.

 

[Skywatcher]

Right now, running a 9090DB through NLAs and have no complaints. But I’ve got a line on some Heresy IIs and don’t think I can resist. So: if I’m not all that interested in looking for quad vinyl, etc., would a QS-500 add all that much beyond four more cool VU meters? Also, given the 30 wpc rating on the QS-500, wouldn’t the second pair of speakers always be underpowered, compared to the pair running off the 9090DB? I’ll confess that the quad amp is a new concept to me, so I could even be completely off-base with my questions. Thanks ahead of time for your input.

Underpowered when cranking it, yes. But for easy listening with the effect that 4 speakers in quad gives, not a problem. Even 25 watts can get quite loud with a watts few to spare for transient headroom.