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    VAC Master 300 Power Amps

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Mike, anyone,

    Any info? Google yields nothing and I do not find it on the VAC website.

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Dizzie View Post
    Mike, anyone,

    Any info? Google yields nothing and I do not find it on the VAC website.
    Brand spanking new. Just amazing amps. All trickle down from the new 452iQ’s.


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Are they stereo/mono like the 200 iQs?
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by rrwmd View Post
    Are they stereo/mono like the 200 iQs?
    Yes!


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Dammit, one more thing for me to lust after…
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    Nasty nasty there Michael!

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    How much Mike?
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by rrwmd View Post
    How much Mike?
    TBD, but likely around $35k each


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Sound characteristics? Comparisions?
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Ricky64 View Post
    Sound characteristics? Comparisions?
    I heard a lot of similarities to the 452iQ in terms of the dynamics and transparency.


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    VAC did it right with these from what I heard at CAF 2021 a week ago. The Master 300 is an incredible amp and I heard the same as well as tonal purity and great control up and down the frequency spectrum.
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    I have a pair in for review and they are absolutely stunning sounding.

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Mcsnare View Post
    I have a pair in for review and they are absolutely stunning sounding.
    With the new look (which I helped design) or the one shown at CAF?


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    No, a pair of the original look. I’m in love with the sound. In don’t think I’ve heard heard an amp reproduce low end quite like these do.

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Mcsnare View Post
    No, a pair of the original look. I’m in love with the sound. In don’t think I’ve heard heard an amp reproduce low end quite like these do.
    They are fabulous. Wait until you see the new look! I’m quite proud of myself. VAC Master 300 Power Amps


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Wait until you see the new look! I’m quite proud of myself. VAC Master 300 Power Amps


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    cool. are you a designer as well?
    is the picture from post nr1 the new design? with the flat metal bars?

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    Quote Originally Posted by u-sound View Post
    cool. are you a designer as well?
    is the picture from post nr1 the new design? with the flat metal bars?

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    No more suspender look. VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    I’m anxious to see the final product. I still have the sketches I did for Kevin after CAF.

    The design is a 180. I’ll explain more when you see it.


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    very cool, really waiting to see that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I’m a guy with a pen and a napkin!

    No more suspender look. VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    I’m anxious to see the final product. I still have the sketches I did for Kevin after CAF.

    The design is a 180. I’ll explain more when you see it.


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    Excellent! Yeah, the "suspenders" look wasn't stellar. I preferred the classic Marantz homage look of the 200iQ. Looking forward to seeing the new design!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mulveling View Post
    Excellent! Yeah, the "suspenders" look wasn't stellar. I preferred the classic Marantz homage look of the 200iQ. Looking forward to seeing the new design!
    This is different than that and maybe even nicer, but I’m biased!


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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I’m a guy with a pen and a napkin!

    No more suspender look. VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    I’m anxious to see the final product. I still have the sketches I did for Kevin after CAF.

    The design is a 180. I’ll explain more when you see it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Did you get a free amp from VAC for your service? VAC Master 300 Power Amps
    Ha! No. They are my buddies.


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    VAC Master 300 Power Amps

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    Well, here’s the end result:

    BEFORE:



    MY DESIGN:









    My industrial design services are available. VAC Master 300 Power Amps

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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    SO much better!!
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

    What are the output tubes? KT88?
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    Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps

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    What are the output tubes? KT88?
    Yes sir


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    Gorgeous result. Great job Mike.
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    So much better, Mike. I always feel for the arm and leg they charge, VACs are butt ugly. This one is their best looking piece. EVER!

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    So much better, Mike. I always feel for the arm and leg they charge, VACs are butt ugly. This one is their best looking piece. EVER!
    Thanks Khin! I’m proud of it. I know it’s not obvious, but the glass sunk back with beveled edge was something I felt was key. Ditto for the window, IQ indicator layout and buttons.

    It’s not obvious. but the entire amp needed to be flipped. Tubes were originally at the back and transformers at the front. No, no, gotta see them tubes!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Thanks Khin! I’m proud of it. I know it’s not obvious, but the glass sunk back with beveled edge was something I felt was key. Ditto for the window, IQ indicator layout and buttons.

    It’s not obvious. but the entire amp needed to be flipped. Tubes were originally at the back and transformers at the front. No, no, gotta see them tubes!


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    They’re gonna sell more pieces due to this much much better looking design. I’m sure of it. For that, they owe you big time.

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    Well done Mike. Wonder how they would with Kharmas?

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    Well done Mike. Wonder how they would with Kharmas?
    Fabulous. Rance has the 200iQ’s with his DB11-S’s and the sound is absolutely sublime.


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    [QUOTE=Mike;353927]Fabulous. Rance has the 200iQ’s with his DB11-S’s and the sound is absolutely sublime.

    Yeah I am totally loving this combo with the outstanding VAC Master preamp. I’m sure these Master 300 amps would be even better which has me thinking…
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    Looks great! A massive improvement over the original design. Nicely done!
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    Well, you need to try them Rance!
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    Well, here’s the end result:

    BEFORE:



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    My industrial design services are available. VAC Master 300 Power Amps

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    I'm listening to a pair of these in my system now (the old prototype version). They're sublimely fabulous - a pair of 200iQ sounds downright "mushy" compared to these. Absolutely effortless total control over the drivers. Even the 300's treble is cleaner and less fatiguing at high volumes. This is THE biggest single component change impact I can even remember. Any remaining reservations about the Master preamp are GONE now. This is a 100% dead-perfect match made in heaven. If you're a VAC fan, you're going to want a pair of these. And by want, I mean you're going to be figuring out what you can sell to fund it once you hear these.

    The quirky "suspenders" are growing on me. Looks the same in the dark baby lol. It's a darn shame a van full of Russians just now broke in here and stole them! Dunno what I'm gonna tell my dealer

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    Reminds me of the McIntosh MC2000.
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    Now on the VAC website
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hiker View Post
    Reminds me of the McIntosh MC2000.
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    Just ordered a pair (in black) for the store. This is such an impressive big ballsy amp. And of course, the best looking amp on the planet! VAC Master 300 Power Amps




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