VAC Statement Line Preamplifier

Like new, VAC Statement Line Preamplifier
Description from manufacturer's website ():
The Statement Line Amplifier is a high current, low
impedance, balanced Class A1 triode vacuum tube
amplifier. While inherently balanced in design, its high
precision wideband transformers accomplish conversion to
single-ended operation in a sonically transparent way.

Features

A massive, separate power supply is a dual mono design
with substantial energy storage and high inherent regulation.
Both resistive and inductive elements are used in concert
with high-speed capacitor assemblies for the high-voltage
supplies, while active voltage stabilization is included in the
four heater supplies and the 12-volt trigger supply.
The avoidance of negative feedback and inclusion of input
and output transformers confers the relatively unique trait
of eliminating unwanted stray interactions between the
source components and power amplifier, such as long chain
interactions between their feedback loops, which tend to
coarsen the sound and flatten the sound stage.
The remote control is a massive, one-pound multi-section
potentiometer, some two inches long and nearly two inches
in diameter with machined brass shielding between the
sections and against the outside world. This extraordinary
part is critical in obtaining the highest fidelity in the world.
In addition to the five regular line inputs, three of which may
be used with balanced sources, there is also a fixed volume
input for use as a slave in a multichannel home theater
system, or with other sources that control their own level.
The “cinema” source may also be balanced or single ended.

Specifications

Tubes

2x 8416, 7308, 6922, E88CC, ECC88, 6DJ8, (or 12DJ8 twin triodes)

Gain

11 dB

Inputs

2 sets RCA line input

3 sets balanced/RCA selectable inputs

1 set balanced/RCA cinema bypass input

Outputs

2 sets RCA

2 sets balanced XLR (EIA “pin 2 hot” studio standard)

Frequency Response

Flat over audio band

–3 dB bandwidth 4 Hz-250 kHz

THD

< 0.007% @ 1 kHz, 1 V RMS

Maximum Input

Infinite signal (attenuation precedes the gain circuitry)

Maximum Output

> 8 V RMS

Output Impedance

< 150 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, static (i.e., not dependent upon feedback)

Recommended Output Load

> 300 ohms

Absolute Phase

Correct from all inputs to all outputs

Power

External power supply, detachable umbilical cables

Voltage

May be ordered for 100v, 120v, 220v, or 230/240v operation

Illumination

Illuminated logo may be switched off.

Remote

Included

Cinema Bypass

Yes

Finish

Hand-rubbed gold-flake gloss black lacquer with chrome knobs standard.

Hand-rubbed metallic gloss silver lacquer with chrome knobs special order with additional cost.

Warranty

Two years parts and labor, excluding tubes (USA, see manual for full details)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Audio chassis (not including knobs and connectors): 7 x 17.7 x 16.15 in.

Power supply (not including connectors): 5.8 x 17.7 x 16.15 in.

Shipping Weight

Line stage chassis 56 lbs

Power supply 64 lbs