Quicksilver Audio V4 Operating Instructions

Quicksilver Audio V4 Mono Amplifier

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Quicksilver Audio V4 Mono Amplifiers.  These amplifiers have been

engineered to have a very wide bandwidth, extremely low distortion and superior dynamic range.

The output transformer used in this amplifier is based on the best designs of the past but uses superior new

materials to achieve a very high level of performance. The high frequency characteristics of this transformer

are so stable that many different output tubes may be used without the need for circuit changes or

compensation adjustments.

This is an all tube design and uses no circuit boards or transistors.

PLACEMENT

The V4 Mono Amplifiers should have at least 6 inches of ventilation space on either side and at least

6 inches above them.  If this is not possible, then use a fan for cooling.

SPEAKER CONNECTION

Five-way binding posts are used for speaker connection.  For better sonic performance, we

recommend using the screw-down part of the post rather than banana plugs to connect your

speaker wire.  Make sure the ends of the speaker leads do not touch each other.  The rating on the

back of your speaker system will determine whether you use the 4 or 8 ohm tap for the positive

lead.  Connect the negative or ground to the black post marked C.

SYSTEM GROUNDING

At least one component of your system should always be grounded. 

Your Mono Amplifiers

come with three pronged grounded AC plugs.  In some systems, where the preamp is also

grounded, a ground loop may appear as a low level hum.  Using an adaptor on the AC plug of each

amplifier, to lift the ground, will solve this problem.

4 AMP SLO-BLO FUSE

Standard fuse value must not be exceeded.  If a fuse blows, replace and check output tube bias.  If

there is a large change in any tube, then that tube is probably damaged.  If the bias has not changed

then the cause of the fuse blowing may be due to other problems, such as poor system grounding,

unstable preamp, shorted speaker, etc.  Interchanging the amps between channels will help

localize the problem to either the system or the amplifier.

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C

4

Input

100K

fuse

4 amp

IEC connector