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New VTL Stereo Amp?

I see there's a dealer advertising a "New", "Used", VTL ST-150S - presumably the replacment for the ST-150. It looks great but VTL doesn't have it on their web site yet and I can't find any other info on it. Has anyone heard of it or seen it at a dealer?
bmcleod
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davt
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It is the newest amp from VTL, my local dealer was discussing this with me late last year. VTL website is not up to date. Very nice cosmetic upgrade, I don't think there is a sonic difference but I have not heard the new amp.
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bmcleod OP
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They sent me a spec sheet on the new ST-150, specs are similar - a few less watts per channel. Looks like (4) 6550C / channel instead of (2) on the previous (if the online specs are right for the old one). If that's true it's bound to sound a least a little different. New look is very nice, they said it's coming to other models as well.
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dennis_the_menace
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the old st 150 uses 4 6550 per channel. i just replaced my cary 805c with the vtl, and dang if the vtl doesn't sound better. the 150 is a sweeet amp, and has nice control over the bass, something the 805c lacks (too much bass bloom).
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