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Paradigm S4 Quicksilver amplification

I recently inherited a pair of Quicksilver mono blocks and on the advice of a respected dealer picked up a new pair of Paradigm S4's. Unfortunately it is clear that it was poor advice as the speakers sound like they have a towel draped in front. I would like to use the Quicksilvers for sentimental reasons and am thinking of using them for the higher end in concert with a matched amp for the base drivers. Is this practical? If so, any suggestions on which amps I could pair the Quicksilvers with? Many thanks
geko
geko OP
7 posts
 
Broke a few speed limits getting home to try the 4ohm tap - a huge difference and a big relief. The midrange in particular is much improved. Many thanks for the advice Rrog. However I have to go along with your comments Programmergeek; the speakers are still not as "bright" as I was hoping and as bright as I heard them in the demo lab (sounded great). Something still not quite right but a whole lot better now I have swapped to 4 ohm.
Cheers guys
geko OP
7 posts
 
NB the speaker wire is top of the line high content silver !
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
Geko
Your Quicksilver 8417 amps are about 24 years old not 15
The advise Frog offered with the Quicksilve pre amp is a good one
Quicksilver pre inverts
cheers johnnyr
geko OP
7 posts
 
Thanks johnny, sounds like I should start a serach for a 20 yr old pre-amp!
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Cheers
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
Just wanted to keep you informed on the Caps age and so forth
these amps are probably fine....
A good pre owned late model Quicksilver line stage with fresh tubes would perform as quicksilver Audio intended and that with other great gear can turn your music into an event.
Best Johnnyr
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