VAC ALPHA

The VAC Phi Alpha 200 is the finest combination of value & sound VAC has ever offered, being a more affordable embodiment of the circuits & technologies used in their premier Phi 300.1. Using four beam power output tubes and a low-mu octal driver, it possesses an uncanny ability to reveal every nuance in a recording, while preserving the emotion and feel necessary for a truly musical performance.
In addition, the phi 200 has great power, impact, and control. This remarkable overall character makes it suitable for use with highly efficient or highly demanding loudspeakers.

"Essentially, the Alpha is the combination of elements of the Renaissance MK III Preamplifier with the Phi 200 stereo amplifier into a single, integrated system." "The phono stage uses triode tubes operating without loop feedback. Gain is moderately high, appropriate for MM and high output MC cartridges. Low output MC cartridges may be used in conjunction with the VAC Divinyl MC step up accessary." "Remote volume control is implemented via motorized mechanical device. This provides two major advantages. First, the control is completely intuitive to use. Second, we avoid the sound degradation attendant with VCAs, transistor switches, and switched resistor arrays." "Two superb VAC output transformers allow high power to be delivered with sonic purity, provide superb voltage/current translation, and will drive impedances from eight ohms to as low as one ohm."

Amp Dimensions: Approximately 17.8"x8.5"x16" Weight: ~95 lbs. ***Tubes for the Amp*** Phono: 3 x 12AX7 twin triodes Line: 1 x 6SN7 octal twin triode, 1 x 12AX7 twin triode Power amplifier: 2 x 12AU7 twin triode, 2 x 6SN7 twin triode, 2 matched pairs of KT88 

This Alpha is in excellent condition except for 2 small scratches on the top as you can see in the photo with the remote control.  It comes with the original box/remote.  I have had an Audio Research and BAT power amps where the VAC has a wider and deeper sound stage along with a very enchanting tube mid/high that brings out details in the music I had never heard before.  I am moving to Europe where this amp is too heavy to ship but will purchase another VAC in the future as the VAC's are the best sounding tube amps I have heard in the market.