[Tomm11]

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[jamato8]

So I emailed QS about the backorder and way to buy their amp. They replied me with one short sentence without any greetings or whatsoever??! Did they consider me as a customer or ? Idn if I should expect a refined and sweet sounding amp from that company..

No excuses but they have a very small staff and are always trying to get product out the door.

 

[Tomm11]

So I emailed QS about the backorder and way to buy their amp. They replied me with one short sentence without any greetings or whatsoever??! Did they consider me as a customer or ? Idn if I should expect a refined and sweet sounding amp from that company..

If Mike were a medical doctor, bedside manner wouldn't be his strong suit ...

I bought mine from a dealer (I'm in the States) called The Amp House. Just checking the site, they are showing one in stock. They were an authorized dealer when I bought my QS as I checked directly with Quicksilver first. If your in the states, you may want to check there. Of course, email them to make sure they really have stock first.

Linked below:

QS HPA at The AMP House

 

[jamato8]

If Mike were a medical doctor, bedside manner wouldn't be his strong suit ...

It never has been. :^)

 

[mattiastomas]

I emailed them a few days ago about getting an amp and the reply was a short one liner that there's 1 left, and to call to order.
Being a small company I didn't mind the response and was happy that it was straight to the point.
Ordered the amp and the next morning got word that it has shipped and got the tracker.
So am excited to be getting it in the next few days.

 

[jamato8]

I emailed them a few days ago about getting any amp and it was a short one liner that there's 1 left, and to call to order. Being a small company I didn't mind the response and was happy that it was straight to the point. Ordered the amp and the next morning got word that it has shipped and got the tracker. So am excited to be getting it in the next few days.

I have known Mike since the 90s when I bought a Full Function Preamp and talked to him frequently from the 90s to 2005. He doesn't remember me. lol

He has. lot to do.

 

[gefski]

I have known Mike since the 90s when I bought a Full Function Preamp and talked to him frequently from the 90s to 2005. He doesn't remember me. lol

He has. lot to do.

I had a QS GLA for a couple of decades. At some point bought a cage for it. When I got the cage, found it would only fit over EL34s, not 6550s, KT88s. Called and a gal told me “yeah it doesn’t fit over any of the other power tubes”. So yes, it’s not a “feel-good“ shop. But I still like their stuff. That’s why I had to track down a QS HP amp when it came out. Actually, here’s a pic of the GLA with cage. Love nice cages!

 

[mattiastomas]

Am already researching tube rolling even before my QS has arrived

Am new to tubes in general.

Whats a good place to order tubes from in the US? I'm assuming that I would definitely want to get matched pairs? From what I gather Genelex Gold Lions would be a good place to start?
I do intend to break in the stock tubes and give them a good listen, but can't help but plan ahead.

 

[jamato8]

Am already researching tube rolling even before my QS has arrived

Am new to tubes in general.

Whats a good place to order tubes from in the US? I'm assuming that I would definitely want to get matched pairs? From what I gather Genelex Gold Lions would be a good place to start?
I do intend to break in the stock tubes and give them a good listen, but can't help but plan ahead.

I don’t care for the Mullard reissue but the gold lion are very decent tube to go with. Yes I would get them matched which is not difficult. There are also some Russian tubes from the 60s and 70s which are excellent and hold up extremely well but it is the driver Tubes that will make the biggest difference in my opinion, and again the gold lion are very nice for new maid tubes.

 

[mattiastomas]

I don’t care for the Mullard reissue but the gold lion are very decent tube to go with. Yes I would get them matched which is not difficult. There are also some Russian tubes from the 60s and 70s which are excellent and hold up extremely well but it is the driver Tubes that will make the biggest difference in my opinion, and again the gold lion are very nice for new maid tubes.

Which are the driver tubes? the 12AX7?

 

[jamato8]

Which are the driver tubes? the 12AX7?

Yes, they have the most influence on the sound.

 

[mattiastomas]

Yes, they have the most influence on the sound.

Awesome, thanks. Once I do start tube rolling I'll start with those first while keeping the same EL84 tubes.

 

[jamato8]

Awesome, thanks. Once I do start tube rolling I'll start with those first while keeping the same EL84 tubes.

I would change to Gold Lion EL84 tubes. I find the Mullard reissue to be too warm and they lack good bass control, compared to the Gold Lion.

 

[mattiastomas]

I would change to Gold Lion EL84 tubes. I find the Mullard reissue to be too warm and they lack good bass control, compared to the Gold Lion.

Ah, so the stock tubes are Mullard reissues? I couldn't find any info on what the stock tubes were.

 

[Tomm11]

Stock tubes may vary. Mine came with JJ EL84's (JJ Electronic) when I bought a couple years back.