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Pair of VTL 225 Deluxe mono tube amplifiers with KT-90(later version) output tubes. All tubes are the outstanding pre-war EI KT-90 pentodes and match well. All tested on Amplitrex tester.Local pickup preferred,as they are quite heavy. Message me before paying. We would have to discuss shipping, as I don't have original boxes and they would have to be shipped by Freight.
A strong bargain. At US$1,700, it sits well below the US$2,469 25th percentile and far under the US$3,300 median of the recent US listing set, so this is priced like a clear buy rather than a merely fair deal.
What makes it appealing is the usual VTL draw: big, authoritative tube power with a reputation for scale, grip, and a lively midrange that suits demanding speakers. If it’s cosmetically decent and fully functional, the upside at this level is excellent; I’d just want confirmation on service history, matched output tubes, and that both monoblocks are clean, quiet, and complete, since age and upkeep matter more than the sticker here.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Vacuum Tube Logic (VTL) traces its roots to the early 1980s, when recording engineer David Manley began designing high-fidelity vacuum tube amplifiers in South Africa, initially modifying Leak units. By 1983, the brand launched its first power amplifiers and preamplifiers under Vacuum Tube Logic in the UK for the European market. David and his son Luke introduced the products to the US at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show, relocating production to Rhode Island and then Chino, California, as Vacuum Tube Logic of America. In 1993, Luke Manley founded VTL Amplifiers, Inc., independently, solidifying its American base in Chino, where all products are still handmade today.
VTL specializes in high-powered tube amplifiers and preamplifiers, emphasizing pure tube designs with simple circuit paths, robust power supplies, and premium output transformers for full-frequency response and minimal distortion. Their lineup focuses on delivering dynamic, musical sound reproduction, blending modern technology with user-friendly reliability. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, VTL's components excel in recreating live music's vitality in home audio systems.
Positioned firmly in the high-end hi-fi market, VTL commands a reputation for timeless, reliable tube gear that appeals to discerning audiophiles seeking emotional engagement over gimmicks. Led by Luke Manley, the brand marries musical purity with elegant design and proven longevity, earning acclaim as a leader in high-performance tube amplification for over four decades.
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