The Quicksilver linestages (there are 2 versions; one employs 12AX7s and the other uses 6DJ8s) work fine with ARC equipment. Yes, they both invert the signal, so you will need to reverse the amp-end or speaker-end of your speaker cables--unless your amp inverts phase.
Quicksilver Line Stage with ARC amps?
Is anyone using the Quicksilver Line Stage with any Audio Research tube Amps? I have seen and heard the Quicksilver LS with other tube amps from manufactures that don't make a preamp (like Wollcott) and was very impressed with the overall sound and really liked the looks and quailty of the QS. It appears to be a really good no nonscence preamp and does not cost too much. I need a nice line stage and don't feel like spending 5K or something at the moment.
I notice the QS output phase is +180 degress, is that the same as "inverting" the signal? I think all of ARC designs are non-inverting?
I notice the QS output phase is +180 degress, is that the same as "inverting" the signal? I think all of ARC designs are non-inverting?