Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Stereo integrated amplifier. Tube complement: 5 12AU7A; 1 12AX7A, 4 Gold Lion KT88s; 2 12AX7A for phono stage option. Line inputs: 4 RCA (optional XLR/ balanced input on Input 4; optional MM/MC phono on Input 1), Cinema Bypass. Outputs: Speaker connections 2–4, 4–8, 8–16 ohm taps; preamp out. Power output: 85Wpc into 4, 8, or 16 ohms (16.3, 19.3, 22.3dBW). Power bandwidth: 13Hz–70kHz. Phono option: Gain 37dB MM, 57dB MC. Frequency response: RIAA ±0.2dB. Residual noise 3mV at output (S/N ratio approx. 69dB). Overload: 117mV at 1kHz, 8V RMS output; 460 mV at 10kHz. Variable loading (MC): 100, 200, 450 ohms. Binding posts by Cardas.
Dimensions: 18" (457mm), W × 8" (203mm) H × 17.3" (440mm) D. Weight: 71lb (32kg).
Finish: Gold-flake gloss black lacquer faceplate with chrome knobs (standard); metallic gloss silver lacquer faceplate with chrome knobs (special order, add'l. cost).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 1809302. Designed and built in the US.
Price: $10,000 plus $800 for XLR upgrade and $1500 for phono stage option; optional cage made of glass and machined aluminum, $1400. Approximate number of US dealers: 12. Warranty: 2 years, parts and labor (excluding tubes).
Manufacturer: Valve Amplification Company, Inc., 1911 North East Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234. Tel: (941) 952-9695. Web: vac-amps.com
Dimensions: 18" (457mm), W × 8" (203mm) H × 17.3" (440mm) D. Weight: 71lb (32kg).
Finish: Gold-flake gloss black lacquer faceplate with chrome knobs (standard); metallic gloss silver lacquer faceplate with chrome knobs (special order, add'l. cost).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 1809302. Designed and built in the US.
Price: $10,000 plus $800 for XLR upgrade and $1500 for phono stage option; optional cage made of glass and machined aluminum, $1400. Approximate number of US dealers: 12. Warranty: 2 years, parts and labor (excluding tubes).
Manufacturer: Valve Amplification Company, Inc., 1911 North East Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234. Tel: (941) 952-9695. Web: vac-amps.com
