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Should I buy a VTL Siegfried mk1 basically new 700 hrs?

I’ve an opportunity to buy a a mint hardly used 700 hrs original tubes VTL Siegfried Mk1 with updated regulator boards. They’re being sold locally through a dealer who originally sold them to this client. The owner never used them that much over the 20 years he has owned them, only 700 max and they’re spotless condition. He’s firm at $17,000.
some of my concerns are the capacitors age and overall reliability of the Mk1 version.
Other concerns overall heat and VTL support, which has be known to be less than enthusiastic toward owners of used equipment.
hiendmmoe
ghdprentice
6,967 posts
 
I would take them home on trial. They look great, reviewed vey well. I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t sound better than what you could buy today for $17K. I am pretty sure they will be far more detailed without being harsh than your current amps.


Can you imagine buying those, and not using them? Impulse purchase?
rsf507
2,315 posts
 
Yup biggest concern is VTL support which is well documented as being poor. Not something I'd want to gamble on given the price.
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
If you have concerns regarding VTL service.  Call them and ask if they support this previously owned product.  It sounds like the seller is a VTL Dealer which is always a plus.  I've owned VTL amps for most of this century and never had an issue with customer service. 
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