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Great Tube/SS Amp for Proac D40R ?

Hi,

I could use some help with what amp to power the Proac D40r's with.
Not sure if many have heard the D30R, D40R or K6 with ribbon tweeter but maybe even just some comparison between some of the amps would help.

I think I need at least 100wpc though they are pretty efficient.

I'd like to stick to anything below 6k used or new.

I'm thinking tube just because I think they would match up extremely well. Not because I'm against solid state so if you got a great ss in mind, by all means share.

Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
audiosean

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jperry
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I have a pair of Quicksilver V-4 amp (KT-77 or EL-34 tubes) driving my Proac Response 2.5. It is a great combination.

I have also heard the Quicksilver V-4 on the D-30R (KT-88 tubes)and I thought that also sounded great. I think Quicksilver is synergistic with Proac speakers. Additionally I have heard them with the Grommes, Leben, and Shindo amps. They sounded very good with all, but I like the additional power of the Quicksilver when you want to crank it up.

Quicksilver V-4. 120 watts into 4 or 8 ohms. The price new is $5595/pair with Tesla KT88s. I run KT-77 tubes in mine. They can use quite a few different tubes. They occasionally show up used on Audiogon.
jperry
2,432 posts
 
You should consider the Quicksilver V-4. I am very happy with this combination, see my system.
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