eth2 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can anyone identify the model of this VAC mono bloc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looks like their Vintage High Power V100 model miketn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) way wrong here had to delete Edited March 25, 2014 by beeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks MikeTN and Beeker! There are a pair for sale on Craigslist. The owner is being very coy about setting a price. He will only say that the "current" model goes for 10k. Any thoughts about these mono blocks and what a "fair" price would be? As I am currently completely out of control, so I need some boundaries. I do love those Khorns though! Thanks, Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Anyone have any advice? Price, quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) i was way wrong so deleted my goof Edited March 25, 2014 by beeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks Beeker. He its calling tonight. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Maybe start out at 2500 but that could upset him. They would look awsome next to your phase linear gear. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 my advise, since you asked...is to search for some single ended tube amps. Exception being the few amps that are in the 95db SNR range. Anything below 85db SNR and your going to hear noise. Especially with horns. Also as anexception, are amps that have been re-stored by recognized craftsmen who seem to understand how a tube amp used with a horn system should sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks Speakerfritz, I would like some tube amps and a tube preamp. USNRET got to yesterdays deal before me. Oh, we'll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 OK. He says they are V70's built around 1998, but I cannot find even one reference to a V70, only the V100. They are about 75 watts/channel. He wants $3,000. Seems like a nice guy and knowledgeable about audio equipment. I think I will call VAC today and see if I can get more information. There are also a set of McIntosh 75's which have just been gone through by a certified Mac tech on Craigslist for $3,200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Have you looked at JUSTIN's amps. No bias to jack with and they're brand new with warranty. He's gotten very good reviews from fellow forum members but I personally haven't heard one........................yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) CECAA850, Thanks. I have looked at his site. I know that Joe is happy with his SE 84. I really have not seen any other posts about Justin's other amps. I just want to make sure I get an amp and preamp I will not want to switch out in 6 months. Also, I am not sure whether I should first look for a tube pre-amp and use my B&K until I find the proper tube amp. I was a little too slow and USNRET got Craig's pre-amp a few minutes before I wrote. I spent some time on the phone with VAC today. They are very friendly and helpful. They think the V70 would be a good choice. Edited March 19, 2014 by eth2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Mike (USNRET) is selling his Peach. That's no slouch. EDIT, it's line stage only FWIW. Edited March 19, 2014 by CECAA850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Knowing what you know for the power they are each..used i'd be careful. those are not ordinary power tubes in there as well they look to have nice stainless bottoms. Time on tubes and the amps thereselves. I have been around some vac amps and know they can get pricey but what you have learned us now says about $1800 would be a good offer unless he has a recent copy of being serviced as well as identification of those tubes on paper just to make sure everything ads up. very much fun and luck to you edit:i keep journal of all tubes i have in my collection. The better the tube the more info i keep on paper its a pain but iv learned its best from other expensive hobbies. you can tell if ones made up just tough to oppose somebody of a tacky journal but with a good amp its same as a good car to me anymore a little better than a car Edited March 19, 2014 by beeker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Beeker, Based on what you are telling me, I guess I will pass on the V70's. I just do not know enough to spend that kind of money on an unknown amp. If it was being sold by someone on the Forum I would feel more comfortable. Thank you so much for your advice. CECAA850, It will be interesting to see the cost of the upgrades, USNRET said he may post that info once he gets it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) CECAA850,It will be interesting to see the cost of the upgrades, USNRET said he may post that info once he gets it. I've heard that pre on his Belles. Sounds really nice. He's using the Peach NOSvalve VRD's (sorry) and Belles. I think he has a Tercel for a phono stage. It's hard to say what component in the chain contributes how much to the overall sound but the combo is really nice. Edited March 25, 2014 by CECAA850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Mike (USNRET) is selling his Peach. That's no slouch. EDIT, it's line stage only FWIW. Ok, while it may be construed as a shameless plug / thread crapping, if you want to try a tube pre-amp you really might consider my Peach. It has zero / zip issues and has proven to play well with both tube and SS amps. I don't know what upgrades Mark has in mind but the original sounds mighty good. I just couldn't pass up checking out Craig's new offing which was line stage only as well (I use a Tercel II phono stage) Carl, correction I have NOSValves VRDs. Edited March 20, 2014 by USNRET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) OK - My amp decision was made (kind of). I placed two "competitive' (read as buyer friendly) bids on Audiogon yesterday. I hoped that one might come through. One was for a PA90 with the "e' upgrade, and the other was for a PA80/80. Unfortunately, they were BOTH accepted. So now I have two tube amps. And with this, my purchasing days have come to a close. I am breathlessly anticipating the arrival of the Peach, which Mark will upgrade next week (thanks Mike) and the amps - one of which I will pickup on Saturday and the other is being shipped from Texas (if not Texas or Florida, where else?) Anyone have any experience with either of these VAC amps? Thanks Edited March 25, 2014 by eth2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Carl, correction I have NOSValves VRDs Original post edited for my stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.