LSA Statement Best of the hybrids - new tubes!

Here it is: the legendary and one of the best hybrid integrated amplifiers money can buy. This is a custom-made LSA Statement that I've had for about three years and have absolutely loved -- the true duel-mono design, the massive transformers, the delicate pre-amp section, the single-ended and balanced inputs, the attention to design and aesthetics throughout, the warm and graceful sound that fills the field without saturating. Mids reign supreme while the lows and highs are placed where they should be without any undue maintenance.

John Tucker, now of Exemplar Audio, made this one himself and I've been delighted with it all. Its 150w drives anything with gobs of power and yet never overpowers the speakers. I've driven Acoustic Zens, Reference 3A's, Triangles, Vandersteens, and Focals with this beauty with silky and smooth delivery. Massive, visually blended heat sinks on either side, yet this amp runs cool and quiet.

I've tube rolled this with cryo-treated and matched NOS Amperex 7308 from Upscale Audio with stunning results. Will include the original EH-7922's -- all tubes separately boxed.

I'm selling because, in a predictable mid-life progression, I'm moving towards lower wattage SET amps and simply don't need to power it gives. I just find myself blasting Leppard and Rush less and losing myself in Jack Dejohnette and Shawn Colvin and the Yellowjackets more.

Its built-in phono stage is quite capable for medium to high output cartridges and sounded nice. I've added a $6K ARC PH-7 phono which is much better - but its also an ARC PH-7. Has a sub-out if needed. No pre-in. But the pre- section is one of the better ones at this price point.

Exemplary and well-earned reviews on Positive Feedback and StereoMojo.

I'm in no particular hurry to sell, so please no tire kickers or lowballs. These are rare and detailed beauties and are life-long amps for many. The top plate has a light scratch (4"- in photos) which is unnoticeable unless one stares for it enough. Much like myself. Comes with hefty gun-metal remote.

Shipping runs around $100. Amp will be double boxed; all four tubes shipped separately. Comes with stock cord. I'll pick up shipping at my asking price point. Buyer pays 1.5% Paypal fees if that's your method.

I'm happy to meet within a few hours of the St. Louis area if you're a regional buyer.

Rated Power (8Ω) - 150w Total Harmonic Distortion - ≤ 0.1% (1KHz) Recommended Loading Impedance - 4-8Ω Frequency Response - 20Hz-32KHz (±1dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - ≥ 90dB Channel Separation - ≥ 60dB (1KHz) Input Impedance - 47KΩ Input Sensitivity, Analog - ≥1.5v Input Sensitivity, Phono - ≥ 4mv Inputs - 1 balanced, 3 single-end, 1 phono Pre-out, Main-in Dimensions (Imperial) - 17" (W ) x 9 1/4 " (H) x 19 1/2" (D) Dimensions (Metric) - 43 cm (W) x 23.5 (H) x 48 (D) Weight - 78lb / 38kg