VAC, Valve Amplification Company, Sigma 160i - Spectacular Tubey Goodness!

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Valve Amplification Conpany, 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.

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 is a spectacular component and this particular example is in excellent condition showing little to no signs of wear/useage. It's got a matched set of strong Genelex, Gold Lion KT88s and sports Giold Lion small signal tubes as well. Just a fabulous amp capable of making any speaker rejoice in its tubey greatness.

Wattage	86 watts/channel
Gain	37 dB MM 57 dB MC
Frequency Response	RIAA +/- .25 dB
Power Bandwidth	13 Hz to 70 kHz
Inputs	MC and balanced inputs optional
Outputs	Connections to precisely match loudspeaker loads of 4 and 8 ohms
Tubes	4x KT88 4x 12AU7 3x 12AX7
Residual Noise	3 mV at output (S/N ratio approx. 69 dB)
Overload	117 mV @ 1 kHz = 8 volts RMS output; 460 mV @ 10 kHz
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	included
Remote Control	included
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)	7.9 x 18 x 18 in. (201 x 457 x 458 mm.)
Shipping Weight	67 lbs. (30 kg.)

This VAC is a winner on every level... come have a listen at our Lawrence shop or buy with confidence via this website - comes with all the factory boxes, packaging, remote & additional goodies.

VALVE AMPLIFICATION COMPANY, VAC Sigma 160i: $4499 plus sales tax and shipping when applicable