Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...?


I see that VAC, VTL, BAT, ACR power tube amps are almost twice or more expensive than Quicksilver power tube amps at the same power ratings.
Are Quicksilver power amps as good as twice or more expensive brands?
I am considering power tube amps with 80, 100, or 120Watts power ratings and I just wonder.
I don't have much budget (under 5K) and my choice is either new QS or those other brands used.
If not QS, which brands are best bang for the buck for power tube amps?
I need to drive 87dB speaker, so the power has to be at least 80Watts.
Thanks for your input.
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Showing 3 responses by roxy54

@russellrcncom 

I think that you misunderstood what @czarivey  was saying. He thinks that they are reliable.

@shtinkydog 

The whole post was so hopeless that it was beyond critique, so I had mercy. I did wonder if he had ever heard of commas though.

@shtinkydog 

I have no problem with anyone who likes them, it's just that my experience with them was different. I don't think that the Silver Monos that I owned can be considered as anything close to reference grade, but they are nice, with obvious tube type colorations.