Quicksilver (Non-Remote) Linestage & Croft Micro 25 Basic Preamps

Can anyone comment on the sound quality and any issues (excessive gain, noise, etc.) with either of these preamps? I'd be using it line level only of course (2V output DAC source) and SS amps

greg711-30-2021 9:04am

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gochurchgo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 925 posts 11-30-2021 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @hilde45 Thanks, I have been using NOS Mullard 4024 & 6021(?) from Upscale. I will look into the PSVANE. Sorry to the OP for mashing the thread
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,142 posts 11-30-2021 at 08:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a Quicksilver Headphone Amp and the quality was superb....
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,041 posts 12-01-2021 at 05:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been using Croft preamps (with built-in phono stage) since the 80s. Very quiet but like any amp, depends on the tubes being low noise. As far as I know, the line stage has unity gain.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,153 posts 12-01-2021 at 05:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete toss up…
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,044 posts 12-01-2021 at 12:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That input source "crosstalk " happens on a lot of equipment. Best bet is to mute or turn off other sources.

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