VAC Signature 200 iQ Power Amplifier

This 100 watt per channel stereo, 200 watt monoblock powerhouse features the exclusive patented *VAC iQ Continuous Automatic Bias System, the only system able to hold each power tube’s true underlying idle current perfectly steady at all times.

The results? More detail, increased subjective power, greater stability, lower noise, less distortion, and no more runaway tubes.

It will even tell you when it’s time to replace weak tubes.

The iQ System. Superior sound. Only from VAC.

Specs:

Type: Vacuum tube power amplifier with transformer coupled output

Features: 

• VAC iQ Continuous Automatic Bias System ™
• Class A1 triode input & driver stages
• Direct coupled input & driver stages
• Low feedback design (6 dB)
• 12 volt trigger
• Detachable power cord
• IEC power receptacle

Switch Settings:

Fully balanced or single-ended input

Stereo or mono operation

Power Output:

100 watts/channel stereo continuous

200 watts mono continuous

Speaker Matching Taps: 1-2 ohms, 2-4 ohms, 4-8 ohms

Frequency Response: 4 Hz to 85 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Full Power Bandwidth: 13 Hz to 70 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Residual Noise: Typically > 95 dB below rated output

Input Impedance: 

• 200k Ohms, Stereo, Balanced
• 100k Ohms, Stereo, Single Ended
• 100k Ohms, mono, Balanced
• 50k Ohms, mono, Single Ended

Gain: 

• 30 dB, Stereo, Balanced
• 33 dB, Stereo, Single Ended
• 31 dB, Mono, Balanced
• 34 dB, Mono, Single Ended

Output Polarity:

Non-inverting.

Balanced input is Pin 2 positive.

Tube Complement:

• 4 x type 6SN7
• 4 x type KT88
• Compatible with KT120
• Electrically compatible with KT150 (may be too tall to fit under the cage)

Operating Voltages: Available factory set for 100, 120, 220, or 230/240 volt operation

Connectors: 

• Cardas rhodium RCA jacks
• Neutrik XLR jacks
• Cardas rhodium binding posts

Dimensions:

• 18″ W x 17.25″ D x 8.75″ H
• 457 mm x 438 mm x 222 mm
• Excluding knobs & connectors

Weight: 100 lbs. 

Origin: Designed & manufactured exclusively in the United States of America by VAC

MSRP: $14,000