With a name like Valve Amplification Corporation, you'd better not miss. According to collectors, this design is a direct hit. This is the upgraded version of the legendary tube amp from VAC, the Auricle MkII. Fully tested, square in spec, and cosmetically superb. Incredibly musical and extremely well built.
- Production
- 2004
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 0411204
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Replaced aged power supply resistors and out of spec caps
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type Bridgeable stereo vacuum tube power amplifier
Tube compliment 4x EL34, 4x 12AU7
Power output stereo > 60 WPC (ultralinear) ~30 WPC (triode) / mono > 120W ultralinear) ~30 WPC (triode)
Frequency response 3Hz-100 kHz ±3dB
Output impedance 4, 8, or 16Ω nominal
Power bandwidth 13Hz - 100kHz ±3dB (ref. 50 watts)
Gain 27 dB (ultralinear)
Residual noise 0.5 mV at 8Ω output typical
Channel separation -72 dB @ 1 kHz; -60 dB @ 10 kHz typical
Fuse 5A slow blow at 100 - 120 VAC / 2.5A slow blow at 220-240 VAC
Dimensions 14"W x 9"H x 15"D
Weight 20 lbs.
- Documentation
VAC Auricle MKII Owner's Manual
- Stock No.
- C8192261783773
With a name like Valve Amplification Corporation, you'd better not miss. According to collectors, this design is a direct hit. This is the upgraded version of the legendary tube amp from VAC, the Auricle MkII. Fully tested, square in spec, and cosmetically superb. Incredibly musical and extremely well built.
