Don't despair, Vhiner,
If you're fast on the draw, you can sometimes find a used VAC Phi 200 on A'gon for about $5000. Not chump change, but better than $10,000! But you do have to ready to pull the trigger right away, as it's rare that someone will part with their amp unless they're upgrading to a bigger VAC.
If you find yourself in San Francisco, come over for a listen. But don't blame me if you sell your car...
Alón
If you're fast on the draw, you can sometimes find a used VAC Phi 200 on A'gon for about $5000. Not chump change, but better than $10,000! But you do have to ready to pull the trigger right away, as it's rare that someone will part with their amp unless they're upgrading to a bigger VAC.
If you find yourself in San Francisco, come over for a listen. But don't blame me if you sell your car...
Alón