[StevenR296]

How long did it take for them to send the amp? Is it built after placing an order? Thanks.

I got mine within a week. I placed an order with GC, and GC told me they would place the order with Quicksilver. Based on the speed, I think it was pre-built.

 

[ksorota]

Custom jupiter condensor copper foils are now available in limited quantities. Email in for special order.

 

[YtseJamer]

The synergy in between the Quicksilver and the ZMF Atticus is unbelievable.

 

[ckhirnigs113]

I love my Quicksilver together with my Verite Closed. I have an Auteur heading my way, due to arrive on Saturday. I can't wait to see how the Auteur pairs with the QHA. I've read from some owners of the combo that the pairing is pretty special. Looking forward to hearing it for myself!

 

[YtseJamer]

I love my Quicksilver together with my Verite Closed. I have an Auteur heading my way, due to arrive on Saturday. I can't wait to see how the Auteur pairs with the QHA. I've read from some owners of the combo that the pairing is pretty special. Looking forward to hearing it for myself!

Please let me know because I'm also planning to buy the Auteur in the future.

 

[jonathan c]

Please let me know because I'm also planning to buy the Auteur in the future.

While I do not own the Quicksilver Headphone Amplifier, the closest to that which I do own is the o/t/c Woo Audio WA6 (first generation: with Mullard GZ34 / CBS-Hytron 5692s). I do own a black limba wood Auteur. The WA6 / Auteur duet is phenomenal.

 

[ckhirnigs113]

Please let me know because I'm also planning to buy the Auteur in the future.

Will do!

 

[Pharmaboy]

A tube-rolling question for those with this amp: would a matched pair of NOS Brimar CV4033 tubes (12AT7 equivalents) work as drivers for this amp?

I suspect & hope the answer is yes. If so, I already have the ideal set of matched driver tubes to roll into this amp--if/when I get one.

 

[ksorota]

Yes, that would work great. I’m running 7728s right now, which are 12at7 equivalents.

 

[Pharmaboy]

Yes, that would work great. I’m running 7728s right now, which are 12at7 equivalents.

Thanks!

Did you get any sonic benefit from rolling the 7728s in place of stock?

 

[ksorota]

Thanks!

Did you get any sonic benefit from rolling the 7728s in place of stock?

Yah. This time is one of my favorites for and depth to the soundstage. It adds a bit more clarity as well as bass definition.

 

[Ralf Hutter]

A tube-rolling question for those with this amp: would a matched pair of NOS Brimar CV4033 tubes (12AT7 equivalents) work as drivers for this amp?

FWIW, I asked Mike S this question prior to buying my amp and he said "no":

Only 12AX7s should be used.


Mike Sanders


On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 11:58 AM wrote:

Hello,

1) Can you sub 12AT7 or 12AX7 tubes for the 12AU7's?

 

[Ralf Hutter]

And to further clarify the tube substitution question, I asked him this:

On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 7:34 AM Quicksilver Audio <info@quicksilveraudio.com> wrote:

Any 12AX7 will work but 5751 and 12AD7 are not 12AX7s. ECC83 and ECC803S are just European 12AX7s.

Mike
On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 6:41 PM wrote:

Mike,

2) Can it only take actual 12AX7's or can it also take 12AX7 equivalents such as 7025, 5751, 12AD7, 12AX7A, and the various European designations such as ECC83, ECC803S etc.

 

[ksorota]

Interesting, I would love to know a more definitive answer. Its pretty common to switch. between the three 12a - 7 variants on many amps.

I found many 12ax7 tubes that I did not like, but have had great success with both 12au7 and 12at7 sonically. The Stock 12ax7's were the best I tried of that variant.

 

[Dbriv]

I am using Raytheon 12DF7 and I highly recommended them if you can find a pair. Aircraft grade tubes that are super quiet and sound great.