Thanks to posters about the meter. Yes, it's crude. It's probably enough for me to get a very general impression of my various lines. The idea that I need a much more elaborate meter is based on uses I have not contemplated and are likely irrelevant.
I got rid of the Quicksilver Pre in favor of a DIY based around the DeHavilland Ultraverve III. 6SN7 tubes are preferable to my ear.
I like the Carbon7 better than the Salks, not least because of the Be tweeter in the Salks. The Carbons have a really gentle and musical (that word!) touch. I have noticed a couple video reviews on the Carbon 7 recently.