KngHifi, yes, I believe the transformers in the 160iSE are the same as in the Statement gear, so probably the Lundahl statement level ones.
Your 200IQ sounds like it must be great, perhaps better than my integrated I suppose. As I understood it, an advantage of the integrated is the direct coupling of the tubes to the transformers (?) - that is no use of capacitors. But I am no expert in these matters so I am not sure if I am describing this properly.
No, the KT120 and KT150s cannot be used in the 160iSE from what Kevin and Brent told me.
I have seen good benefits from using Stillpoints - LPIs above as weights on the chassis and ultra aluminums below in damping chassis resonance. I imagine this is one area that VAC probably had to make some compromises, at least relative to the Statement gear, given costs and available chassis space. I am going to try a couple of HRS DPX damping plates on top of the Transformer casings in the next week. I have the amp sitting on top of a SR Tranquility base which is very helpful too.
Your 200IQ sounds like it must be great, perhaps better than my integrated I suppose. As I understood it, an advantage of the integrated is the direct coupling of the tubes to the transformers (?) - that is no use of capacitors. But I am no expert in these matters so I am not sure if I am describing this properly.
No, the KT120 and KT150s cannot be used in the 160iSE from what Kevin and Brent told me.
I have seen good benefits from using Stillpoints - LPIs above as weights on the chassis and ultra aluminums below in damping chassis resonance. I imagine this is one area that VAC probably had to make some compromises, at least relative to the Statement gear, given costs and available chassis space. I am going to try a couple of HRS DPX damping plates on top of the Transformer casings in the next week. I have the amp sitting on top of a SR Tranquility base which is very helpful too.