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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Tube-o-phile Circle => Topic started by: 2bigears on 30 Aug 2011, 08:20 am

Title: are these amps still on the good side ??
Post by: 2bigears on 30 Aug 2011, 08:20 am

 :D  HELLO all audio dudes....  just wondering if a VAC 300.1 amp is still a well respected amp in the sea of new products that blow away value for dollars....i have a big SS amp right now and would love to get back to tubes....there is one on the Gon for 1/2 price.....any help thanks much.... :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: are these amps still on the good side ??
Post by: KJ on 31 Aug 2011, 03:01 am

Quote from: 2bigears

just wondering if a VAC 300.1 amp is still a well respected amp in the sea of new products that blow away value for dollars.

Definitely a solid amp based on personal experience.  Whether or not it's worthy of your dollars or considered a value is up to you, although $9K for a clean VAC 300.1 is the best I've seen advertised.

Quote from: 2bigears

i have a big SS amp right now and would love to get back to tubes.

If you're used to big SS power, I'd take into consideration whether a single Phi 300.1 can drive your speakers adequately.  One might be enough for simpler pieces, but to drive a tougher load you might require two.  Such is the case with mine which has me re-evaluating my options (but that's half the fun).