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New Preamp arrived....

So a few short hours ago my Quicksilver Line Stage Preamp arrived. It will be replacing a Schiit SYS passive that was bought to be able to implement the first piece of the puzzle, the power amp, and be able to sell my cheapo integrated.

its been 20 months since the power amp arrived so today was super exciting.
I hook it all up (and reverse the speaker connections as it says it inverts phase) and...

Well its every bit as clean and clear as the Schiit. Bass is a little better. The volume knob can actually be turned further to get as loud as the Schiit which was surprising. The treble has some sizzle on the very top end which I’m assuming will work itself out over time. Not much different in the bass department.

My fear going in was it’d sound the same which would add a heavy dose of buyer’s remorse ($1300 vs $50). It’s got the stock JJ 12AT7 tubes and I have a pair of NOS RCA black plates coming next week.

So what kinds of things can I expect for the first few days/weeks?
gochurchgo
gochurchgo OP
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Thats @tooblue 

I left it on all night so it will get double sigit hours today and all through the night. I will also wait on rolling the new tubes.
islandmandan
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I recently replaced my kit built preamp for basically a new Modwright SWL 9.0 SE  Line Stage. It came with an upgraded power supply, new tube board, MWI capacitors. It is everything I hoped it would be, right out of the box.

It just keeps on getting better, so I suggest you give it plenty of break in time. Have you talked to the merchant you bought it from to see what they have to say about it? And, if necessary, what their return policy is?

I hope it works out for, a great preamp makes a big difference.

Regards,
Dan  
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yogiboy
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I own that QS line stage. I think it is outstanding. BTW, I'm a Quicksilver fanboy! Great gear at a great price!
gochurchgo OP
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@yogiboy 

I'd love to know your thoughts on it and what tubes you are using.
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yogiboy
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I said I thought it is outstanding. I use vintage Ge grey plate circa 1960’s!
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