Best pre-amp for Quicksilver V4 mono's (newest KT150 version)

[rich121]

Just purchased a pair of Quicksilver V4 mono tube amps, the newest KT150 version. Will be arriving this coming Wednesday.

http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/v4/

Single ended
Input impedance is 100 K ohms
Input sensitivity is 1.5 volts

Now need to purchase a nice preamp. Would like to get the most 'bang for buck' by getting a very nice condition used pre-amp.

On my radar so far is:

EAR 868
Audible Illusions M3b or L3a
Herron VTSP-360

I have had 2 different AI M3a pre-amps in the past, so I am very familiar with Audible Illusions 'sound'... not sure what is the differences between the AI M3b and AI L3a, besides the M3b having phono stage options and the L3a remote controlled volume?

No experience with Herron or EAR, but from what I have read EAR, if compatible, may be the best performing?

Suggestions greatly appreciated.

Also would like to hear from other V4 owners.


Rick

 

[rich121]

Bump

 

[Monad]

what you end up going with?> bump

 

[rich121]

what you end up going with?> bump

I bought the Zesto Leto 1.5 tubed preamp and the matching Zesto Andros 1.2 tubed phonostage

 

[Monad]

niice stuff! how are you liking the V4?

 

[mkane]

lot's of tubes there

 

[Monad]

i've almost bought AI preamps a handful of times and something comes up, or in front of it.. the last time, was a man refurb M3A and I almost bit but then saw this QS LS w fisher 12ax7s init for less than half.. no phono but meh.

how do you think they compare, what is their 'sound' ?

P

 

[Monad]

Copied you..now have v4, as well..w QS LS and Phono...