Which Quicksilver to buy


I'm going back to tubes. I used to have Dynaco monoblocks, now I've got Monarchys. I need to return to tubes. I'm going with some used Quicksilver gear. I love the liquidity of tubes, but I'm wondering if I'll miss the taught bass of ss. The M80 amps are a good choice for me as I want a cage. I asked if the V4's came with cages as an option and was told no. I don't know if cages are available for the M80's, 90's or 100wpc Quicksilver amps? Would I likeley be happier with the KT88 tubes over the EL34's?
Any ideas before I commit?
Thanks,
David
rolloff
No David. Most are PP amps. If you want more extensive information on any one of them give Mike Sanders a phone call. He is pretty brief on emails and takes a while to reply sometimes. My ARC LS2B sounded great with my Mini Mites. Not sure, but I'd imagine that combination might be a good way to go with the Vandy's....they're pretty efficient aren't they? I've got a friend running his 100's with Aliante Pininfarina Ones and he loves that combination. I think your Vandy's are 88db efficient so may need a bit of kick from the amps unless you are in a very small room. If you're musical tastes tend toward rock, orchestral, and generally more layered more complex music with a bit of slam, the Silver 90's would be a nice amp. For almost anything else (vocals, acoustic music, smaller arrangements, individual instruments, etc.) I personally prefer the greater finesse and refinement of a PP amp (ultimately SET is what I like for myself, but that would not work well with your speakers). You are looking in the right direction as far as Sander's amps are concerned. Sorry I have no other direct experience to share, but I do think his products offer tremendous bang for the buck and are built like tanks. You may try a few searches here and on Audioasylum to get further input on specific models.

Marco
Hey Marco,
If you are ever going to part with those prototype 300B's I want first crack at them
Jordi
Hey Jordi - Man, I've had more than one offer on those jewels. Everyone whose listened to them at length has asked where they can get a pair. Damn shame that Mike decided not to build SET amps. I just don't get it. I think you may be right that he should have listened to them with the WE 300B's instead of those Chinese light bulbs he listened with!!! I think if we bug him one more time about that he'll cut us out of his will and send a hit man after both of us! If I ever sell them I won't forget the man who sold them to me, and comissioned them in the first place: you'll have first dibs. If my business and the economy continues in the direction it has been you may hear from me about just that my friend!

Marco