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VTL MB-225T Mono Amplifiers I have had the amps for about 15 years. They were purchased new. Note that they are not the MB-225W as the '-T' model is pure triode. and they use parallel 8x 6550 output tubes.They are excellent sounding with very transparent soundstage that triode amps are capable of and would equal many much more expensive amps in bass slam and micro-dynamics.I hate to part with them, but, as I am planning on moving to an apartment in the near future and will not have the space, they would give a new owner great sonic pleasure.I have not used them regularly for some time, however
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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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