Quicksilver V4 vs Manley Snappers

I've never had the chance to hear the Quicksilver amps, so can't really give you a good comparison.

I am a Manley dealer however, so can help a little with the Snappers. Midrange is very, very good with nice low end extension. Heat output (to me) is lower then a lot of the tube amps that I sell. It's certainly not cool, but at the same time, will not heat up your room (unless it's in a very small space).

V4's are great. I did a really good demo and really liked them. They were one of those components that I wish I would have bought. I have never heard the Manley. I'm sure it is also very good.

If I only listened to rock I'd go with the V-4's just on their ability to use 6550, KT-88, 6L6s and EL-34 tubes. I'd use the 6550 or KT-88 for rock over the EL-34. I owned the V-4's with GL KT-88's re-issues to drive Vandersteen 3A Sigs, they are wonderful sounding amps with plenty of power and speed to rock.

Got a coin?

Seriously, both wonderful, but I think Samhar's point tips the advantage to QS if tube rolling is something you are interested in. Anyone should be able to live happily with either amp. I prefer the look of the V4, another possible factor.