newtophones07
1000+ Head-Fier
I was checking out new amps, made in the USA, for ease of shipping. I came across this amp and was curious if anyone had opinions, praise, negatives etc. Thanks
http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier/
Specifications
The new Quicksilver Headphone Amp will drive any headphone to very loud levels and uses no circuit boards or transistors. It is completely point to point handwired and the only components in each channel signal path are 2 tubes, an Alps volume control, 1 capacitor and 1 output transformer.
WARRANTY
Quicksilver Audio warranties new products to the original purchaser, when purchased from an authorized Quicksilver Audio dealer, against defects in manufacturing material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase.
http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier/
Specifications
Output type | transformer coupled single ended class A triode |
Input impedance | 100 kohms |
Output impedance | 2.2 ohms |
Gain | 24 db |
Power Consumption | 38 watts |
Tube Complement | 2-12AX7 input 2-6BQ5 output |
Maximum output | 7 volts rms into 30 ohms or higher load |
Polarity | Non inverting |
Distortion | less than .01% at 1khz into 30 ohms or higher load |
Recommended headphone impedance | Will drive any headphone from 20 to 600 ohms impedance |
The new Quicksilver Headphone Amp will drive any headphone to very loud levels and uses no circuit boards or transistors. It is completely point to point handwired and the only components in each channel signal path are 2 tubes, an Alps volume control, 1 capacitor and 1 output transformer.
WARRANTY
Quicksilver Audio warranties new products to the original purchaser, when purchased from an authorized Quicksilver Audio dealer, against defects in manufacturing material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase.