An on-board bias meter allows individual adjustment of each output tube and, with low-noise power supplies and circuitry, the Silver 88 can still be used on very efficient speakers. Two power transformers and 180 Joules of energy storage provide effortless dynamic response, transmitting the full musical impact of sudden shifts from soft to loud. A modification of the sleek look of the V4, the Silver 88 has a chrome-plated chassis and carbide black transformer cover.
Price $3695/pair.
The new Silver 88 brings the finesse and transparency of low powered tube amplifers into the realm of less efficient speakers. Employing only two output tubes, this circuit provides 80 watts without stressing or pushing these tubes to their limit, and with the lowest output impedance and distortion of all the Quicksilver amplifiers, the Silver 88 brings a new level of performance to this power range.
Price for 230 volt/50 Hz add $190 /pair.
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Power Output
80 watts into 4 or 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20 KHz
Power Bandwidth
13 Hz to 80 KHz
Input Sensitivity
1 volt
Input impedance
100 K ohms
Damping Factor
15
IM Distortion
1% or less at 80 watts
Power Consumption
115 watts at idle
290 watts at full power
Tube Complement
1 12AX7 input
1 12BH7 driver
2 KT88 or KT90 outputs
Finish
Chrome chassis with
Carbide black transformer cover
Dimensions
6 1/2"H, 9 3/4"D, 15"W
Weight
38 lbs., 42 lbs. shipping weight
U.S. Warranty
3 years parts and labor
Tubes 90 days