I have to say, I really like the Neve. It has 3.5mm, RCA, and xlr/ trs combo inputs. I have it connected directly to my DAC's balanced outs 25' away. The Quicksilver is connected to my pre's tape out so all my sources appear at it's input.
I am using Beyer DT911, an older phone that is 600 Ohm. The Neve can drive them but not as loud and clean as the QS. I was concerned the QS would struggle with low imp. phones but it drives my 32 Ohm Grado RS2e and Klipsch HP 3 with authority. The manual states 2w into 30 Ohm , 4 w max..... The Quicksilver / HP 3 combo is awesome and the Grados sound better than they ever have.
I am using Beyer DT911, an older phone that is 600 Ohm. The Neve can drive them but not as loud and clean as the QS. I was concerned the QS would struggle with low imp. phones but it drives my 32 Ohm Grado RS2e and Klipsch HP 3 with authority. The manual states 2w into 30 Ohm , 4 w max..... The Quicksilver / HP 3 combo is awesome and the Grados sound better than they ever have.