Want To See What A $9,800 Amp Looks Like? -- Technomaly

Want To See What A $9,800 Amp Looks Like?

The VAC Phi 200 Power Amplifier had a whole room to itself at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. It looks pretty neat, but I think I’d rather spend my $9,800 on other things.

The VAC Amps amp specifications are as follows:

100+ watt/channel stereo amplifier into 2, 4, and 8 ohms

200+ watt mono mode via switch

Gain (level controls at maximum): 36 dB, SE input; 30 dB, balanced input

Frequency response 4 Hz to 75 kHz

Power bandwidth 13 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”, EIA/RCA broadcast/recording standard); amp is fully balanced in this mode

Residual noise typically 700 microvolts at the speaker terminals

12 volt trigger

Illuminated logo

Dimensions: 17.8″ wide, 17.8″ front to back, 8.75″ high

Shipping weight 90 lbs.

Tubes: 4 x KT88, 4 x 6SN7

Detachable power cord, standard IEC power receptacle

May be factory configured for operation at 100, 120, 220, or 230/240 volt operation

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