VAC Sigma 160i SE Pinnacle of tube integrated amps
Listed · 1922 Views
This listing has ended.
Listings Similar to VAC
Time Left: None
This listing has ended.
Condition | |
Payment methods | |
Contact seller after sale to pay viaVISA/Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Certified check, Personal check or Wire Transfer | |
Ships from | New York, NY, 10001 |
Ships to | United States |
Package dimensions | unspecified |
Shipping carriers | UPS or FedEx |
Shipping cost | $150.00 |
Original accessories | Remote Control, Box, Manual |
Average | Research Pricing |
Sigma 160i / Sigma 160i SE
Integrated Amplifier
VAC’s most affordable and compact music solution is a
full-integrated amplifier, with 85-watt/channel power amplifier, true
triode tube line control amplifier, and triode moving magnet phono
stage. Flexibility is ensured by standard remote control, home theater
input, preamplifier outputs, and optional MC and balanced inputs. If
sound quality and simplicity are the priorities, this exceptionally
musical amplifier is the answer.
Sigma 160i
-
“The VAC sound is audio-writ large but
properly proportioned; it is elegant, opulent and ebullient. The
vastness and spatiality of the soundstage with the Phi 200 is quite
surprising when heard for the first time - you likely have not heard the
expansiveness a fine tube amp can bring to a system... My experience
with the Phi 200 is that I can be assured that no matter which
loudspeaker I put into the rig I’ll get top quality sound... Their
quality, reliability and unimpeachable sound earn them a resounding
recommendation.”
- Doug Schroeder, Dagogo.com December 2010
-
Quality is held to VAC’s high standards, with great care taken in
combining all of the elements of separate components into a single, well
integrated package. Of particular essence is the presence of a true
line stage (with optional balanced inputs), and a proper volume control
(not a digital or VCA control on a microchip as is the modern fashion).The fact that every single stage in the audio chain is in intimate
proximity means that they can share a very tight, precise common ground
reference, to realize the true performance possibility of the integrated
form. To ensure purity and stability, the Sigma 160i incorporates
separate rectifiers and power filters for the preamplifier sections.
Similarly, the mechanical placement of all of the parts, from the
transformers to the vacuum tubes to the capacitors and resistors has
been undertaken using the principals embodied in our cost-no-object
Statement amplifiers.The Sigma 160i SE (Special Edition) enhances performance by upgrading
the input transformers and many passive parts to the types used in the
premium Statement instruments. Greater size, detail, speed, and weight
is the result.An optional glass/machined aluminum cage is available, for an appearance reminiscent of the Statement amplifiers.
Questions for the seller |
---|
Does this unit have a balanced input? Demo unit or used? How old? Thank you It is a demo with 3 yr warranty. No balanced input, although frankly ,as the unit is not itself balance there really is not much purpose for a balanced input. |
Ask the seller a public question
You must log in to ask a question.
Return Policy
Return Window
Returns are not accepted on this item.