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The VAC Essence 90 iQ Monobloc is a high-end tube monoblock power amplifier from Valve Amplification Company (VAC). It uses a pair of Gold Lion KT88 beam power tubes, two 6SN7GTB twin triodes in a Class A1 direct-coupled input/driver stage, and VAC’s patented iQ Continuous Automatic Bias System. VAC describes it as delivering vivid, lifelike sound with a large power transformer and premium Cardas rhodium-plated binding posts. It is listed at $11,500 per monoblock by multiple dealers.
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Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The E.A.T. E-Glo i's power @ 8ω is 35W against the Essence 90 iQ Monobloc's 90W, its power @ 4ω 35W against 90W, and its weight 26 kg (57 lbs) against 20.87 kg (46 lbs). Both share class (A).
The NU-Vista 600.2's power @ 8ω is 160W against the Essence 90 iQ Monobloc's 90W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 90W, and its output impedance 0.1Ω against 4Ω. Both share class (A).
The Triton Evo's power @ 8ω is 120W against the Essence 90 iQ Monobloc's 90W and its power @ 4ω 120W against 90W. Both share output impedance (4Ω) and class (A).
The VZN-160 Grand Marquis MkV Musicwood's power @ 8ω is 160W against the Essence 90 iQ Monobloc's 90W and its power @ 4ω 100W against 90W. Both share output impedance (4Ω) and class (A).
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