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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I use the QS 12at7 line stage with my QS amps. I find that it has way too much gain ( 18db )for a line stage. It is a very basic preamp and does not have a balance, mono switch and remote. If these features are not important to you I doubt that you would go wrong!!

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. 

What preamp are you using now and what specific improvements are you looking for.  Also, what’s your budget and are you looking for new or used?

I was using a Zesto Leto with the Mid Monos. That caliber of preamp really demonstrated how good those amps can sound.     

I used them with a CJ Classic 2SE and that was a really good sounding combo. Also used them with a Sonic Frontiers SFL 1 , sounded great.    

These amps are way under rated in my opinion 

I used them with other gear short term , McCormack RLD 1 wasn't a good match, sold that for the CJ