Opinion of Quicksilver KT88 60 watt mono amps

There are 2 versions of these amps, the original and the II. The QS website has the manuals for each, and I believe the rectification is the difference. There is also a nice review of the original on the internet, and the consensus was that it is lacking in the nether regions, has a slightly forward midrange, and is balanced in the highs given you don't use EH power tubes (awful to my ears). I lived with the M60s (also 60W) and found that to be dead on accurate. I liked the amps, regardless; however, the guy I bought them from owns and prefers the KT88II due to its tube rectification. I would say $900 would be reasonable for a pair in very excellent shape but no more due to their age.

It's one of the most reliable and easy to maintain tube amp.
One could be compared to the units that are worth 4...5x the price paid.

I own a pair of Quicksilver monoblocks, and have to say their level of refinement far exceeded my expectations.

Echoing what Marakanetz said, with brands like Quicksilver, why would anyone pay more money for the inferior Chinese imports? You deal with a good company, making good product, providing good service, get to enjoy not only good sound, but have some pride of ownership, and if the time comes to move on, there will be demand from buyers.

From what I see, M60 pricing ranges from $700 - $1200, depending on condition, etc.

I was asking about the KT88 Monos, which are 60 watt, not the M60 which uses EL34 tubes. The original price on KT88 was about $1895, for the M60 about $1995. I assume they sound different from each other.

I am a SS man but if I were to get a tube amp it would be a Quicksilver based on their long track record and high quality at a reasonable price.