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Paradigm S4 Quicksilver amplification

I recently inherited a pair of Quicksilver mono blocks and on the advice of a respected dealer picked up a new pair of Paradigm S4's. Unfortunately it is clear that it was poor advice as the speakers sound like they have a towel draped in front. I would like to use the Quicksilvers for sentimental reasons and am thinking of using them for the higher end in concert with a matched amp for the base drivers. Is this practical? If so, any suggestions on which amps I could pair the Quicksilvers with? Many thanks
geko

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geko OP
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Quicksilver mono blocks (valved), approx 15ys old with a new Vincent hybrid SA-T1 pre-amp.
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geko OP
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The Quicksilvers are the 8417 mono's.
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geko OP
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Thanks for the amp advice. I am happy with both the Quicksilvers and the Paradigms' - just not in combination. Your description of the mid range is exactly my experience.

I confess I didn't know about the 4/8 ohm option until your post Rrog. I did a bit more web surfing - certainly sounds well worth trying. Thanks for the advice - keen to give it a go when I get back home tonight.

Thanks guys, really appreciated.

Many thanks
Phil
geko OP
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Broke a few speed limits getting home to try the 4ohm tap - a huge difference and a big relief. The midrange in particular is much improved. Many thanks for the advice Rrog. However I have to go along with your comments Programmergeek; the speakers are still not as "bright" as I was hoping and as bright as I heard them in the demo lab (sounded great). Something still not quite right but a whole lot better now I have swapped to 4 ohm.
Cheers guys
geko OP
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NB the speaker wire is top of the line high content silver !
geko OP
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Thanks johnny, sounds like I should start a serach for a 20 yr old pre-amp!
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geko OP
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I'm impressed that anaconda's have such long pekers, though I don't envy the folk who's job it is to collect them !!!

Thanks for the advice on both the polarity and wire lengths. I'll be back home on Friday and check as I suspect that this has not previously been considered. The wires are around 5 feet so I will experiment with these at the same time.

If this approach doesn't work I'll dip into the pocket for the line stage amp as suggested.

Thanks again for the great advice.

Cheers
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