VAC - Phi 300.1a - Stereo or Mono Amp - Customer Trade-In - Extra Tubes!!

For sale is an excellent customer trade-in VAC Phi 300.1a tube amplifier. We have rated this amplifier an 8 out of 10 as the optional chrome finished knobs (which can be easily replaced by contacting VAC for a replacement set) and connectors show a slight amount of normal oxidation/wear from age. There are no major scratches or blemishes and overall the unit is in really good shape and sounds phenomenal. The amp is an original .a version with the updated cosmetics. Please note that our customer estimates that there are approximately 800 hours on the original output tubes and there are several other tubes and spare tubes included at no additional charge. (See detailed photos for more information regarding the tubes.)

The unit ships complete in the factory double boxing and it will be securely strapped to a pallet and shipped via freight only to preserve it's excellent condition and value. Moreover the tubes will packaged separately and safely. Please figure $375 for freight shipment within the Continental U.S. The unit comes with all original accessories including the allen wrench, tube cage, owner's manual, stock power cord, and polishing cloth.

Here is what VAC states regarding this awesome amplifier:

Phi 300.1a
Power Amplifier

The groundbreaking Phi 300 pioneered the unique direct-coupled Class A triode input and driver circuitry that allowed VAC to get closer to the sound of the recording studio or concert hall than ever before. This consummately musical performer is also extraordinarily flexibly, with settings for fully balanced or single-ended input, selectable front panel attenuators, 150-watt/channel stereo or 300-watt mono modes, and triode or ultralinear output operation. The visual celebration of tubes behind the thick front glass is a fitting match for the joyous sound.

Its eight beam power output tubes yield 300 watts in dedicated mono mode or 150 watts/channel in stereo mode at the choice of the user. Front panel level controls may be engaged to aid in balancing biamplified systems.

Both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs are provided. The chassis is machined aluminum, with the tubes beautifully showcased behind 0.75” glass. Also included are standard 12-volt triggers. The Phi 300.1 is based on our direct coupled input & driver circuit Both single-ended and balanced (fully balanced amplifier mode) inputs are provided.

The chassis is custom machined 0.25” aluminum welded into a solid unitary structure, finished in metallic black paint. The 1” thick aluminum front panel is finished in hand rubbed silver metallic lacquer, with bias meter and tube adjustors that make it easy to maintain and optimize. Output matching taps are provided for 2, 4, and 8 ohm speakers.

Wattage

150 - stereo

300 - mono

Gain

36 dB, SE/stereo

30 dB, balanced/stereo

37 dB, SE/mono

31 dB, balanced/mono

Frequency Response

4 Hz to 75 kHz

Power Bandwidth

13 Hz to 70 kHz

Inputs

Single-ended input via RCA jack, non-inverting

Balanced input via XLR jack, non-inverting relative to pin 2 (“pin 2 hot”, traditional EIA/RCA broadcast/recording standard).

Outputs

Connections to precisely match loudspeaker loads of 2, 4, and 8 ohms

Tubes

8x KT88

4x 6SN7

Residual Noise

Typically, 700 microvolts at the speaker terminals

Voltage

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

Power Cord

Detachable power cord, standard IEC power receptacle

12-volt Trigger

Yes

Illumination

Illuminated logo may be switched off

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)

(Not including knobs or connectors) 9.75 x 17.8 x 18.25 in. (24.8 x 45.2 x 46.4 cm.)

Shipping Weight

128 lbs. (58.2 kg.)

Our Company:

Next Level Audio & Video is a premier retailer of the world's finest HiFi products. We operate by appointment and offer our clients the opportunity to experience systems not heard elsewhere. We are proud to support our business partners including: Aavik, Ansuz, Arcam, Burmester, Devialet, Dynaudio, Focal Sopra, Naim, Nordost, Octave, PMC, Raidho, Rega, REL, Scansonic, Soulution, & T+A.

Payment can be made by Check, Cash, Money Order, Credit Card, or PayPal. Credit Card or PayPal adds 3.5% to the total.

Illinois Residents add 7% to the total.

Local pickup is available as well at our brick and mortar HiFi shop.

Feel free to contact us at the following for questions, appointment requests, and or orders:

Next Level HiFi

32W270 Army Trail Road

Wayne, IL 60184

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