Quicksilver has two linestage preamps. The remote uses 6dj8 tubes and the non remote uses 12at7 tubes. Which one are you looking at ?
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M green 27 ((((The QS has the classic tube sound. The Rogue sounds more modern.)))) Are you sure you listened to both recently ????? Quicksilver 2015 latest version 12AT7 more alive then prior efforts also drives lower imp loads. Rogue 12 Au7 more classic tube sound with nice fullness. As Ceder grove mentioned Bring them both home, test 'em out, and pick the winner. Notice the Output Impedance is 100 ohms, Line Stage Preamp
New for 2015, the latest version of the Quicksilver Line Stage offers a
simplified switching and signal path. With almost 10 times the
output current capability of the previous Line Stage it will drive any
amplifier input impedance and interconnect cable with ease. The new
Linestage embodies the Quicksilver philosophy "simplicity is the essence
of good engineering".
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"Which means more neutral more natural or more real? Honestly, more "modern" means exactly what? I'm familiar with the term "neutral" which I am still trying to come to "terms" with over all these years but "modern"? what exactly is that?" You answered the question yourself. "Haven't heard the Rogue but am familiar with all the current Quicksilver preamplifiers. While I am a big fan of their amplifiers, less so of their preamplifiers as they impart too much of a "signature" on the musical presentation IME, too rich sounding would sum it up for me." There's a definition of a classic sound. A more modern sound is less of the above qualities, and more neutrality. You need to take your meds. You're getting too wound up over such a small matter. |
"The Rogue sounds more modern.
" Which means more neutral more natural or more real? Honestly, more "modern" means exactly what? I'm familiar with the term "neutral" which I am still trying to come to "terms" with over all these years but "modern"? what exactly is that? Haven't heard the Rogue but am familiar with all the current Quicksilver preamplifiers. While I am a big fan of their amplifiers, less so of their preamplifiers as they impart too much of a "signature" on the musical presentation IME, too rich sounding would sum it up for me. They might be something that you might like in the context of your system but you don't give any details of what you have and what you are looking for so there really is no way to help you in a meaningful way. |
