At that price, I’d look into a used Convergent amp. A new JL-5 is about $25K, so you stand a decent chance of finding a used one within budget.
You’ll be hard pressed to find better.
Should I buy a VTL Siegfried mk1 basically new 700 hrs?
I’ve an opportunity to buy a a mint hardly used 700 hrs original tubes VTL Siegfried Mk1 with updated regulator boards. They’re being sold locally through a dealer who originally sold them to this client. The owner never used them that much over the 20 years he has owned them, only 700 max and they’re spotless condition. He’s firm at $17,000.
some of my concerns are the capacitors age and overall reliability of the Mk1 version.
Other concerns overall heat and VTL support, which has be known to be less than enthusiastic toward owners of used equipment.
some of my concerns are the capacitors age and overall reliability of the Mk1 version.
Other concerns overall heat and VTL support, which has be known to be less than enthusiastic toward owners of used equipment.
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hiendmmoeNice amp when power was affordable, and you live where it’s cold. Today that thing will cost a fortune to run, and a fortune to keep your house cool. And a fortune to service and re-tube. Depends how wealthy you are. Cheers George |
Same here I owned VTL for many years, Bea is a PITA BUT their service is fast. They will NOT give out any information other than "Send it in" for service. Call them with the model and see if they still support it. If not there is more than one that can fix their products. As long as thing like transformers and boards don't get hurt they can be serviced at other places. They are 50 miles from me. 20 year old electrolytics is something to be aware of for sure. They are not real easy to work on the way they mount the boards either if you plan on doing your own work.. I always did my own.. They used some Point to point and a thick (double sided) board with thick silver traces.. They are tough.. I had 750, 300, 350, and 225 EL34s MB. Fun for sure. Regards |
I would take them home on trial. They look great, reviewed vey well. I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t sound better than what you could buy today for $17K. I am pretty sure they will be far more detailed without being harsh than your current amps. Can you imagine buying those, and not using them? Impulse purchase? |
