The Quicksilver Audio Line Stage Preamp is easily one of the most no-nonsense preamplifiers one can buy, and is also one of the most reasonable priced. Absolutely transparent, the Line Stage is well-built, straightforward, and does what it says on the tin.

SPECS

Type   Tube-based line stage preamplifier

Bandwidth   0.1 Hz to 100 KHz +0,-3db

IM Distortion   less than 0.08% at 1v output

Harmonic Distortion   less than 0.08% at 1v output from 10 Hz to 40 KHz

Gain   18 db

Input Impedance   100 KΩ, 20Hz to 20kHz

Output Impedance   100 Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz

Output Polarity   inverted

Maximum Input   30 volts RMS, 20Hz to 20KHz

Maximum Output   60 volts RMS, 20Hz to 20KHz

Noise   20 microvolts RMS residual IHF weighted noise output with gain control at minimum

Tube Complement   2x 12AT7

Dimensions   17"W x 3.25"H x 9.5"D

Weight   12 lbs.

US Warranty   3 years parts and labor, Tubes 90 days