Has anybody had any reliability issues with VAC amplifiers?


I’ve been looking into purchasing a VAC amplifier, but heard they have reliability issues. My focus has been primarily with their latest designs that incorporate the IQ bias technology. Has anybody had, or heard of issues with VAC amplifiers?
thanks hiendmmoe
hiendmmoe

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I owned a Phi 300.1a for six years or so without issue. VAC's Sentry Circuit was triggered a few times, shutting the amp down when a tube went bad, preventing possible damage and worse. I would not own this amp without that safety feature. I believe all the IQ amps have it, so no worries.
I still have the matching Phi Beta preamp, which chugs along like a champ without any problems.