New VTL Stereo Amp?

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.

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.

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).

Hey Steve, I see you upgraded your M-L's -- not too surprised they like the added power and control.

The new sophisticated look is certainly sexier, though I don't think as distinctive. But personally I'd rather have those very useful handles and attendent classic straked grille as on my 185's, assuming nothing has changed in the circuit. And assuming the rest of the chassis and the faceplate attachment points haven't changed, I wonder if VTL will maintain the old faceplates as an option, since they're bound to still need to have 'em on hand as replacement parts for the thousands already in the field...