Do you know these tube amps?

[Pycroft]

I'm curious if anyone has experience with QuickSilver M100 tube amps. There are two monoblocks local to me, and was wondering what you thought. Also, anyone have an idea on a fair price to offer?

Thanks,

James

[george daniel]

I have a pair of M-80 Quickie mono's,,, what do you want to know?

Price-- 1200-1400 depending on condition.

One of the most dependable and rugged amp builders of our time.

[Pycroft]

George -

Basically, I'd love to just get a review...what I can expect, etc. My 2 channel gear is in my signature, if that matters. Dependable and rugged are good qualities. What about sound quality?

Thanks,

James

[george daniel]

Well,, lets see,, a very liquid midrange,,highs are very smooth but not bright,certainly not rolled off ,,if you are a basshead then these are not for you,with the bass being tight,,fast but not bloated..damn kinda sounds like a speaker review eh?,,they are very fast amps but without a an overly tubey sound.Only thing,, they work fine with some tubed pre amps,,and others,,not so well,,,I much prefer these amps with a 6sn7 based tubed pre.Also,,if you get them,, put them directly behind your speakers with a short speaker cable.I have owned mine for 3 years,and they have been the most trouble free and dependable tubers that I have ever owned,,pretty easy on tubes too.I would suggest that you audition them with your pre if you have the opportunity. Good luck.

[halo71]

$1500 for a pair on the Gon.

[george daniel]

these?

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....00-mono-blocks

[Pycroft]

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....0--Monoblocks-

These are the ones that are local to me

James

[george daniel]

Take your pre and pop over there,,can't hurt.The KT 88's will give you better bass,,my M-80 monos are EL 34 only,,those would not hurt you too much when it cames to tube rolling-you should give them a listen- let us know