Line Stage Preamp
"I don't know of a better line stage preamp for around a kilobuck." Sam Tellig, Stereophile,March 2001
The Quicksilver Line Stage Preamp embodies the Quicksilver philosophy of
simplicity. It uses only one 12AX7 per channel,
resulting in a very direct sound. A precision Alps attenuator, with 41
detents, is used for the volume control. The gold-plated Teflon insert RCA jacks are chassis
mounted for long life. Gain is 18 db. Minimum load is 20 Kohms.
Price $1095.
Price for 230 volt/50 Hz add $55.
Instruction Manual
Specifications
| Bandwidth | 0.1 Hz to 100 KHz +0,-3db |
| IM Distortion | less than 0.02% at 2v output |
| Harmonic Distortion | less than 0.02% at 2v output from 10 Hz to 40 KHz |
| Gain | 18 db |
| Input Impedance | 100 Kohm, 20 Hz-20 KHz |
| Output Impedance | 100 ohms, 20 Hz-20 KHz |
| Output Polarity | inverting |
| Maximum Input | 30 volts RMS, 20 Hz-20 KHz |
| Maximum Output | 60 volts RMS, 20 Hz-20 KHz |
| Noise | 24 microvolts RMS residual IHF weighted noise output with gain control at minimum |
| Tube Complement | 2-12AX7 |
| Dimensions | 3"H, 9 1/2"D, 15"W |
| Front Panel | 3 1/4"H, 17"W |
| Weight | 12 lbs. |
| U.S. Warranty | 3 years parts and labor Tubes 90 days |