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Cary Audio v12r OR Quicksilver Audio M60?

I currently own a pair of Quicksilver Audio M60 monoblocks. Recently I've had the opportunity to purchase a Cary Audio v12r CAD-280. Aside from the Cary originally costing double what the M60's did, is this a worthwhile up grade?

In linear mode, the v12r puts out 100 watts peak as opposed to the M60's 60 watt. What really has me interested is the Cary's ability to switch to triode mode with a 50 watt output. Even though triode mode will give me a 10 watt drop, I've heard that this mode offers superior sound quality.

I'd love some feedback on this one. Thanks!
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rhljazz
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I've had two amps with provision to switch to triode, a VAC Phi 110 and a Cary 120S. In both cases, triode operation was less than satisfactory, no dynamics, lack of detail, and limited frequency response. My speakers are designed for tubes.
However an amp designed as a triode, BAT VK55 in my case is preferable to the other amps I've had that were ultralinear AB amps.
So, don't get mislead into believing you will get true triode sound in an amp that offers that with the flick of a switch.
I have no experience with the Cary V12 so I can't say that it would better your M60's.
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