Platypus Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Now here's something you won't see every day! In fact I've never seen another one for sale. Absolute highest quality all valve construction - hand built in US, featuring point to point wiring. Features two preamp valves and 8 6550 power valves. Gold Plated RCA connectors - I'm including one of OBBM's RCA to Speakon cables. Demeters list price on these is $3500 on top would be shipping 20% VAT + Import duty of 2.5% which will amount to something like $4,500 This power amp is in near immaculate condition with just a couple of minor scratches on the side of the casing. From Demeter site Designed for heavy duty use, the VTHF-300M is equally at home in the studio or on the road. Its all tube high fidelity design rivals and surpasses the sound quality of many of the so-called audiophile amplifiers, yet sells for substantially less. Its awesome power (300 W RMS pentode/150 W triode) can run any speaker through its paces with the accuracy, definition and fullness that only tube amplifiers can deliver. Featuring a custom designed and high current bifiler audio output transformer, regulated B+ to the preamplifier section, individual output tube bias for long tube life, pentode/triode switch, variable feedback control, heavy duty binding posts, gold plated RCA input connector (1/4 phono and Jensen balanced 3-pin also available), optional two speed fan, toroidal power transformer, solid power supply (880 mf @ 800 volts), Demeter selected tubes, a beautiful heavy duty aluminum and steel chassis, all hand built construction in the U.S.A. using only the best quality components. Specifications Output power: 300 watts RMS pentode / 150 watts RMS triode Output impedance: 4 and 8ohms Nominal input impedance: 100kohms THD: Less than 0.05 @ 1 watt Bandwidth: 20 to 20 kHz - .7dB Preamp tubes: 1 - 12AX7a, 1 - 12AT7a Power tubes: 8 - Svetlana 6550c Mounting: 4 space standard rack Operating voltage: 240/120V AC Dimensions: 7" x 19" x 12" Bass Player Magazine reviewer probably summed it up perfectly when he ended his review with: “It's hard to go back to a solid-state power amp after listening to the VTHF-300M's heavenly sound. this powerhouse is also one of the few pieces of professionally audio gear that's equally at home kicking out a 4-string funk as it is filling a living room with Mozart. You'll probably have to save a ton of pennies to afford one, but it will put a smile on your every time you use it.” Bass Player Magazine review here: http://www.demeteramps.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=20 Pro Audio Player here !! I love the 'Two are needed for Stereo" http://www.demeteramps.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=52 Demeter Support Manual: http://demeteramps.com/manuals/vthf300musersguide.pdf I'm based in Pinner Middx. and any trial is welcome. take you own preamp along or use one of mine. Collection or meet up only - I won't be sending anywhere by courier Edited April 29, 2020 by Platypus Sold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonjuice Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Dear God that's fit!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Platypus said: Pro Audio Player here !! I love the 'Two are needed for Stereo" I recall a similar comment tin the manual for my old Mesa power amp. I guess they're talking to guitarists with stereo FX, but I briefly considered a 2x300w all-tube living room hifi. That would certainly have drowned out the neighbour's dog. And everything else for about 5-miles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancowell25 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 My word - what does that weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) On 18/01/2020 at 12:06, ryancowell25 said: My word - what does that weigh? Doesn’t state the weight on the Demeter site, though I’ve seen it quoted as 39lbs on TalkBass. sounds about right - might weigh it myself later To confirm. update: it weighs 21Kgs or 46 lbs Edited January 25, 2020 by Platypus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass 30et1 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 46lbs of pure sound😅 Edited January 26, 2020 by bass 30et1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I know that there was one on sale here in a shock rack and that weighed-in at 70lbs+ - I suspect that 40lbs is closer to the mark here (without the case). I've always preferred SS power sections (and front-ends for that matter - it took me a long time to work this out), but I'd absolutely love this. What a very beautiful monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Just weighted it on the bathroom scales, it came in at 21 Kgs or 46 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass 30et1 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 OMG 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Owen Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I can see the attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, owen said: I can see the attraction. ‘Evening Owen, was wondering when you’d stop by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Platypus said: ‘Evening Owen, was wondering when you’d stop by Am I that transparent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 16 hours ago, Platypus said: Oof! That’s the dream right there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Had a couple of requests to ship this amp, though I’m not happy to trust it to a courier. Collection only or meet-up - though I’m happy to drive an hour or so to deliver. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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