ST- 85 Performane

This compact Stereo amplifier, using 4 EL34 tubes, delivers a solid 60 watts per channel and offers a full measure of the “VTL sound,” but at a real world price. Using the classic workhorse tube that was the foundation of the VTL sound, the EL34 models are studies in compact chassis with short signal paths. These rugged amplifiers are capable of delivering an exceptionally large sweet sound space from any satellite, mini-monitor or small floor-standing system. Listen to what one critic called “the weight of the brass, especially the trombones, is sensational”, and “… made me aware of just how good these units are at portraying those subtleties in music reproduction that matter to audiophile music lovers.” We accomplished this seemingly contradictory goal through careful engineering… An audiophile “best buy.”

 functionality features

• Compact Stereo Amplifier ideal for entry level systems
• Musical sounding EL34 tubes in the output stage
• Tetrode/Triode Switchable
  • 60 Watts per channel in tetrode
  • 30 Watts per channel in triode
• Extruded aluminum front panel with luxurious, modern look – black and silver options available
• Front panel comes with a window of thick tinted glass where you can see the glow of tubes
  
  technical specifications
  
  

  Vacuum Tube Complement	4 x EL34, 4 x 12AT7
  Output power 20Hz – 20kHz <3% THD	Tetrode: 60 Watts, Triode: 30 Watts into 5Ω
  Class of output operation	AB1
  Input sensitivity	0.68V @ 60W
  Input impedance	100kΩ
  Optimum load range	2Ω – 8Ω
  S/N ratio	-95dB, 120Hz @ 60W
  Power consumption	Idle = 140W, Full power = 500W
  Primary mains fuse rating	100/120V = 6A Ceramic Slo Blo, 220/240V = 3A Ceramic Slo Blo
  B+ fuse rating	0.5A fast acting ceramic
  Dimensions W x D x H	16 x 12 x 7 inches (40 x 30 x 18 cm)
  Weight	45lbs (20.5kg) unpacked, 55lbs (25kg) packed