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Quicksilver Full Function Tube Preamplifier with Phono
Quicksilver's new Full Preamp is a technical tour de force! Mike Sanders' unique design delivers the pure tube sound Quicksilver is known for, without the limitations common in other tube preamps. The high output impedance common with tube preamps can cause problems when mating to many solid state amplifiers. The ultra-low 1.5 Ohm output impedance of the Full Function preamp allows it to drive any amplifier known and using virtually any length or type of cabling.
Sonic performance is maximized through the use of extremely short signal paths, minimal switching and no transistors, regulators or circuit boards. A massive power supply resides in a isolated subchassis within the main preamp.
Since 1981 Mike Sanders has been producing well made, dependable and great sounding tube electronics. In a word, Quicksilver products epitomize the term value.
The company’s designs are simple, reliable and well executed. Even though Quicksilver products are reasonably priced, Mr. Sanders believes in the value of point to point wiring, eschewing circuit boards in favor of more robust junctions between component parts. The quality of each and every part of the design is chosen with the intended task in mind, and is selected for its sonic contribution to the goal.
You won’t see advertisements for Quicksilver products in audio magazines. Mike believes that if you offer a quality product, reputation will spread by word of mouth. This cost savings allows Quicksilver to use top quality parts, and labor intensive hand construction, while keeping their prices low.
We think you’ll find Quicksilver designs to offer a unique blend of sonic strengths, excellent reliability and superb value.
Features:
* All point-to-point wiring by hand
* Passive and active RIAA phono Equalization
* Ultra low 1.5 Ohm output impedance
* 18dB Gain - Line, 47dB - Phono
* Line Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 6H30
* Phono Tubes: 1 x 12AX&, 1 x 6N1P
* 60 V Maximum Output
* 17"W x 5.25"H x 11"D
* Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
* $3200
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