Quicksilver V4 vs Manley Snappers

Trelja--

FYI-- You can order the Snappers with a Triode/Ultralinear switch option. I order this on all my demo Snappers.

Manley Dealer Disclaimer--

Goldprintaudio, "Trelja--

FYI-- You can order the Snappers with a Triode/Ultralinear switch option. I order this on all my demo Snappers."

That was actually what I was trying to convey, but didn't do a very good job of it. I definitely prefer the lushness and liquidity of the Manley Snappers (and Stingray) in triode mode to UL. Just like the choice between the Snappers and V4, I realize this all comes down to personal taste and opinion.

Thanks for all the responses so far. There are no dealers (of any sort) where I live so this process is being done blind. I was on the fence, knowing I probably can't go wrong either way, and that is the sense I get from people here. My mind is telling me V4, my heart is telling me....screw it Neo Classic 250's....if only I had the wallet to match my heart :)

Gwng8, the V4 versus Snapper decision is a difficult one for me, as it comes down to a chocolate or vanilla kind of thing. Which one is best depends on personal taste.

However, bringing up the Neo Classic 250s shifts the argument into a different direction. It's more this chocolate or that one. If you're really leaning toward a richer, lusher presentation of that Manley product, the Quicksilver V4s fit the bill. The Snappers are a more raucous, emphatic kind of sound that should satisfy someone looking for something more along the lines of a traditional rock and roll amp.

I am responding late in the game but only because someone else may read this in the future and want to help them.
i have owned the Snappers multiple times and really like them. They are great amps and you can't go wrong with that amp but they are no where in the same league as the V4's. It is not a flip of the coin or a chocolate or Vanilla. The V4's floor the Snappers in every single way. Not a fair comparison at all. Not even close - the Snapper is no where near in the same class and I really like the Snapper but the V4 is rare and super special and a silky beast...