Statement 455 iQ Musicbloc™
Dual Mono Power Amplifier
The new Statement 455 iQ Musicbloc™ is the latest development in our series of cost-no-object tour de force instruments for music reproduction. Building on the experience gained with the prior 450 and 452 designs, the Statement 455 iQ preserves all of their excellent attributes, and breaks new ground in the areas of midrange purity, bass realism, compelling microdynamics, and extraordinarily nuanced highs.
Technical Specifications
| Power Output | up to 230 watts/channel, dual mono up to 460 watts mono |
| Load Impedance | 4, 8, or 16 ohms dual mono 2, 4, or 8 ohms mono |
| Power Bandwidth | 4 Hz to 80 kHz |
| Input | Neutrik XLR to fully balanced circuit Cardas rhodium RCA to single-ended input |
| Output | Cardas patented rhodium binding posts |
| Tubes | 8 x Gold Lion KT88 beam power 4 x TungSol 6SN7GTB twin triode Hinged vented grille for access |
| Voltage | May be factory configured for 100, 120, 220, or 230/240 volts 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
| Power Input | Detachable cord to 15 ampere IEC receptacle |
| 12 volt trigger | Standard |
| Illumination | Logo may be switched on or off |
| 12-Volt Trigger | included |
| Fascia Finish | Hand polished black gloss with gold flake or silver metallic |
| Power Output | Two years parts & labor in the continental USA except vacuum tubes (90 days) See owner’s manual for terms and details |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | audio: 9" x 18" x 23" (457 x 229 x 584 mm) power supply: 6.6" x 18" x 23" (168 x 229 x 584 mm) |
| Shipping weight | 130 lbs. + 110 lbs. |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Sarasota, Florida, USA |
Hi-end Audio / Patented iQ technology / Valve Amplifiers / Made in U.S.A
VAC was founded in 1990 by Kevin Hayes and his father, Channing W. Hayes in Sarasota, Florida. With their specialty on valve amplifier design, VAC makes their first major leap – awarded as the OEM manufacturer to produce some of the classics valve amps: Marantz Model 7 / 7C, Model 8B, Model 9. After the foundation on OEM on Marantz valve amplifier, VAC returned to design and produce quality valve amplifier.
