Since its introduction in 1997, the TL-5.5 has earned a reputation for outstanding performance at an economical price. Now, VTL has significantly upgraded this preamp, using many of the technological innovations derived from the flagship TL-7.5 preamplifier. The result is a modern full-featured preamplifier that outperforms in every way, making it one of the top values of any tube preamplifier in its category.

Since its introduction in 1997, the TL-5.5 has earned a reputation for outstanding performance at an economical price. Now, VTL has significantly upgraded this preamp, using many of the technological innovations derived from the flagship TL-7.5 preamplifier. The result is a modern full-featured preamplifier that outperforms in every way, making it one of the top values of any tube preamplifier in its category.

The new TP-6.5 Signature Phono Stage is designed to complement and match the TL-6.5 and TL7.5 Linestage Preamplifiers in sonic performance, user interface and cosmetics. This all-new product was designed from the ground up to redefine the current state of the art in standalone MC step ups and to stand as a reference phono stage worthy of the top VTL linestage preamplifiers, the TL7.5 Series II and TL-6.5.

With the new TL6.5 Signature Preamplifier, true top-tier sound has just become a lot more affordable. All of the advanced technology inside the TL6.5 descends from the double-chassis TL7.5, VTL’s renowned Reference Preamplifier that many critics view as unsurpassed in sonic realism. By scaling the technology down to a single-chassis unit, VTL engineers have found a way to achieve the astonishing sound quality and functionality of the TL7.5 in a compact package costing significantly less.

The MB-185 Series II Signature monoblock delivers superior performance at an affordable price. It offers the same technological improvements and cosmetic refurbishment as its bigger brother, the MB 450 Series II, although in this case using six 6550C tubes and a more compact output transformer to make 220 watts per channel. The extensive updates to the Series II amplifier include a revised power supply, SmartTube technology with automatic bias adjustment and fault sensing, and upgraded electronic components. The result is an amplifier with improved dynamics as well as superior speed and transparency at the top end. With its extraordinary agility, the MB-185 Series II is ideally suited for use with planar or electrostatic speakers as well as dynamic speakers with 10-inch or smaller drivers.

Music connoisseurs have long admired the MB-450 for outstanding performance at a fair value. Now, VTL has significantly revised these venerable monoblocks, using many of the technological innovations derived from the flagship Siegfried Reference Amplifier. The extensive updates include a revised power supply, SmartTube technology with automatic bias adjustment and fault sensing, and upgraded electronic components. The result is a significant advance in sonic performance, with greatly improved bass punch and dynamics. A sleek new precision-milled faceplate incorporates a smoked glass window, giving users an impressive glimpse of the glowing tubes within. These monoblocks are ideally suited for those seeking a thoroughly modern high-power amplifier that competes in sonics, looks and usability with the very best.