I own the Quicksilver. The gain is on the high side so I replaced the AX7 tube with a 5751 to lower the gain. It is dead quiet. I have owned it for about ten years and I can’t fault it in any way. I have also owned the original QS phono preamp with the 6DJ8 type tube and that one was very enjoyable. That Tavish has more loading options than the QS.
If you are sticking with a mm cartridge I doubt you would go wrong with the QS!
If you are sticking with a mm cartridge I doubt you would go wrong with the QS!