VAC Statement 450S dual mono power amplifier ...

[joeinid]

Does anyone have this amp or have you heard it?

Basic specifications:

• 225 watt/channel dual mono amplifier with separate power supply
• Gain: 37 dB, SE; 31 dB, balanced
• frequency response 4 Hz to 75 kHz
• power bandwidth 20 Hz to 70 kHz
• single-ended input via RCA jack, non-inverting
• balanced input via XLR jack, non-inverting relative to pin 2 ("pin 2 hot", traditional EIA/RCA broadcast/recording standard); amp is fully balanced in this mode
• 12 volt triggers
• illuminated logo; may be switched off
• dimensions: 17.8" wide, 18.25" front to back (not including connectors), 9.75" high (audio chassis), 128 lbs.
• dimensions: 17.8" wide, 18.25" front to back (not including connectors), 5.5" high (power supply), 80 lbs.
• 8 x KT88, 6 x 6SN7
• detachable power cord, standard IEC power receptacle

[VT Skier]

I've heard it, but I think it's too early to be heading down this road. Stay with your Burmester at least until the end of the year. It will all have broken in by then, and you'll be able to make a considered decision.

Even when some is good, more isn't always better.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

I've heard it, but I think it's too early to be heading down this road. Stay with your Burmester at least until the end of the year. It will all have broken in by then, and you'll be able to make a considered decision.

Even when some is good, more isn't always better.

Who said I was getting rid of my Burmester?

Jon,

I am seriously enjoying my VAC preamp. It is stunningly amazing. You can't have it.

[VT Skier]

That's all right, I really didn't think you'd give it up if you gave it a chance. Like I said, GAT is good but VAC is better.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

That's all right, I really didn't think you'd give it up if you gave it a chance. Like I said, GAT is good but VAC is better.

I did not want to believe it. From the first note I was in awe

[MDP]

Breathe Joe,breathe !!!!

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by MDP

Breathe Joe,breathe !!!!

I knew I forgot something.

[Myles B. Astor]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

That's all right, I really didn't think you'd give it up if you gave it a chance. Like I said, GAT is good but VAC is better.

You aren't hearing close to what the GAT can do unless you use the SRA platform underneath it. The SRA transforms the sound of the GAT; don't ask me why but the noise floor drops through the floor and it all of a sudden the unit has dynamics up the wazoo. Maybe these Teflon caps are more sensitive to vibrations?

[redm]

She's a beauty. Does all VAC gear have separate power supplies?

[PHC1]

Joe, that VAC amp has your name all over it! Can't wait to hear your impressions. I know they are forthcoming....