If you want your QS monos to sing, it's really worth trying some different preamps with them. While I've helped a few friends with the standard QS line stage, and its a value for the $, do try a few nice lower gain (or switchable) 6SN7 preamps at least, you might be pleasantly surprised. I enjoy an upgraded Cary SLP-98 with my own QS Mono amps. Same as what @hilde45 mentioned above, give it a try for sure.
Which preamp for Quicksilver mono amps?
Anybody has tried Quicksilver monoblocks with different preamps?
Is Quicksilver preamp a good match?
If not, which preamps have you tried and which do you think work better?
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@ihcho you could do a lot worse than your AI M3B with a lessor preamp.You have a decent unit now. Echoing @soix ’ fundamental questions about what you are trying to accomplish -or- just to satisfy curiosity itch - do share more. A friend had a preamp like yours, IIRC some of the later AI units were designed to be used with some of the higher gain Russian 6922s although people do try others. Have you already checked and tried really good 6DJ8 / 6922 dual triode tubes in your unit? What’s in there now? |
There is nothing wrong with the standard QS linestage or full function QS preamp, and particularly so for the price new. People like to try different preamps with different tube sets to yield different results. You might be better off trying different sources and different cables while your existing tubes are settling in more. While it may not be needed, it's also fun to test in these other areas too fwiw. Best of luck. |