Is the audible illusions really a step-up, or just sonically different? I'm thinking the latter. Same thing possibly with Eldragon's Cary suggestion. He might also consider the MFA Magnus if he wants something different sounding. I don't know if any of these would be a step up. Some of the older tubed ARCs might be a step up, though. I see quicksilver linestage owners switching to ARCs most often. I don't know if that tells us anything or not? YMMV.
What preamp to get to replace my quicksilver?
currently using a quicksilver line stage. thinking about bat, (one of the lesser expensive), sonic frontiers line 1, audio research, rogue. any i'm missing in the class? I am driving vs vr4 gen 2 with a parasound hca 2200 mk2 not looking to spend the big bucks, but looking for a step up.
thanks in advance
thanks in advance