Quicksilver v4 monos vs CODA Continuum No. 8 Version 1.


What would you prefer for perfectly matching pair of speakers 170 WPC of tubed monoblocks or 300 WPC of Solid State stereo amp with first 18 Watts in Class A ?

surfmuz

I am “biased” towards the #8 because I have one. Amazing sound. Maintenance and heat-wise it is also the winner. However it would come down to your preference and synergy with the speakers. 

Preference would depend on exactly what/type of "perfectly" matching speakers I’m using, room space & size to locate one or two amps, how often/long I play music for, and leaving amps powered on for how long? Also the type of music I listen to most of the time. Pick one and always wonder about the other anyhow.

The #8 will be faster and more dynamic, and the V4s can be a little smoother and more relaxed with the right tubes. So, what I would "prefer" is owning both for different reasons and use cases. Similar situation here with different 100w QS tube amps, and setting up for a 50w Class A solid state amp on rotation. After decades of messing around, you’ll find some folks here buy both and resale the one that does not fit their taste and situation as much as they had hoped. Some of this directly relates to their speakers being used. Some amp/speaker combos match better than others and why you see members here trying both, eventually. Best of luck on your preference. 

 

 

 

BTW, A true class A amp does not switch to class A/B! If you want a true class A amp you should be a lookin’ at First Watt or Pass amps!

Yes, I’m aware of this fact, but I’m afraid that pure Class A is not the case for this particular situation, cause this choice of amps would be for our family living room and I don’t want to think that my wife or kids could leave it to overheat while I’m not at home. It’s already happened once at my listening room, when my daughter with her boyfriend left my tubs on for a couple of weeks while I was at vacation :)

If that’s the case why are you asking about Quicksilver tube amps? And for that matter Coda class A amps! You should be looking at cooler running class A/B amps!!

If that’s the case why are you asking about Quicksilver tube amps? And for that matter Coda class A amps

Version 1 of CODA Continuum No. 8 is not class A amp. It shouldn’t run hot.
Does QS v4 runs hot ?  Probably, in general for living room tubs will be less appropriate.