Valve Amplification Company PA-45

[dave500]

I acquired a VAC PA-45 amplifier set (amps & power supplies) in mint condition (gold & piano black finish). They operate flawlessly. The PA-45 is the 2-EL34 version of the PA-90 (4-EL34); they are monoblocks with separate power supplies. Does anyone have any information on them, or using a set? They sound nice with my Klipsch speakers. VAC doesn't respond to my inquiries, but do have the owner's manual for download. I understand they're the first products of VAC.

 

[kward]

Calling @GordonW

 

[GordonW]

I've worked with the PA90s, but never the PA45s.

I'd recommend calling VAC on the phone, weekdays during business hours. They should still be able to service those amps if needed- though, that would seem to likely be unnecessary, if they are still working properly.

I'm not sure if any upgrades or other services are available for these- but they should be able to let you know, if you call...

Regards,
Gordon.

 

[dave500]

Thanks Gordon, I'll try calling them.

The amps are perfect; I've gone through them (been servicing tube amps since the 1960's- was authorized McIntosh, Marantz, HK, etc).

I'm more interested in the history of them. I got them from the original owner, and he said they were designed to sound similar to the Marantz 8b, and were a good match for Klipschorns. I suspect the PA-45's are rare.

Gordon, thanks for the info.

Best regards,
Dave KE2GE