This!!!!!
 

http://www.elusivedisc.com/images/vpi-amp299d-1.jpg


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I'm kind of surprised that after about a year of availability they still haven't sold out of the 100 they had made. I remember an original interview w/HW saying to hit their price point they had to have they made in China, which kind of goes against VPI's mission. I imagine it's a quality piece, though.

"Leung builds the 299D amps in the same VPI factory where the turntables are made, in Cliffwood, New Jersey (the chassis' metal parts are made in China)." from CNET...

Ah, that's good to hear. The interview I'm referring to was in 2014 so it looks like they found a way to build it in the US. Thumbs up for that.

Wonder how good (or bad?) the phono stage is?

Power Output. Standard come with EL-34 Match-Q.Switchable to KT-88
2 x 38W / EL-34 (8Ω, Ultra linear). ( KT-88 /40-Watts)
2 x 20W / EL-34 (8Ω, Triode). ( KT-88 /20-Watts)
Tube Complement 4 x EL-34, ( or KT-88 ), 4 x 12AU7, & 1 x 5AR4
Frequency Response 9 Hz ~ 52 Hz (-3 dB)
THD 1% (1kHz)
S/N Ratio 89 dB
Input Sensitivity 400 mV, 600 mV ( Pre-in)
Input Impedance 100-kΩ
Output Impedance 4Ω, 8Ω
Classic Design Special-1 Headphone Output
Classic Design Special-2 Tone & Treble Control
MM Phono Total Gain ~ 45 dB ( Upgrade )
Input impedance 47.0-K Ohm
Power Consumption AC-120 Volts @ 280 Watts
Weight ~ 68 Pound ( Ship with Double Box )
Warranty 90 Day for Tubes & 3 Year For Amplifier
Size W x D x H inch 16 x 15 x 7

Hello,

I am not on this forum normally but would like to report that I bought one and its a very nice unit. I was quite surprised at how compact it was compared to a former Vac Avatar SE that I had.

If you havent seen one up close I can tell you its built like a tank yet very clean looking. The sound is warm but dynamic and extended. I am more of an SET man but this "little guy" is quite fun to listen to. The remote is great and you can tell was not an afterthought. It's a nice metal piece and you can even switch from UL operatio to Triode from the remote.

Truly a piece worthy of having Harry's stamp on it.

Hugo

Shingo, welcome to AA.

There are a few listed by places like Sound Stage Direct and have seen at least one on Audigon.

Thanks for the welcome Vinod.

I normally only get by on the weekends but home today so I thought I'd pop over.

i can also report that the 299D is respond favorably to some NOS tube rolling.

Cheers