Tube Power Amp Reviews

Description: Monoblock tube power amplifier: nominal rating: 100W RMS into 8 ohms. Output impedance: 1.1 ohms at 1kHz (standard factory output transformer tap). Distortion at rated power: 0.1% Harmonic, 0.1% IM. Input impedance: 137k ohms. Sensitivity: 775mV RMS for rated output. S/N ratio: 90dB (unweighted), 96.5dB (A-weighted). Tube complement: 12AT7/ECC81/6201 input, 12AT7/ECC81/6201 phase splitter, 4xEL34 output.
Dimensions: 13" W by 9" D by 7" H. Weight: 42 lbs.
Price: $2650/pair (protective cover grids cost $60 each), 1988; no longer available, 2008. Approximate number of dealers: 30.
Manufacturer: VTL of America Inc., 4774 Murietta St. Suite 10, Chino, CA 91710. Tel: (909) 627-5944. Fax: (909) 627-6988. Web: www.vtl.com.