Balanced Audio Technology VK-80 SuperTube Preamplifier: High-End Sound, Compact Design

The VK-80 Preamplifier by Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) delivers high-end audio performance in a streamlined, single-chassis design. Incorporating advanced technologies from BAT’s flagship models, the VK-80 offers audiophiles a compelling combination of innovation and musicality.

Key Features

• 6H30 SuperTubes: Equipped with four 6H30 SuperTubes, renowned for their high-current, low-impedance characteristics, ensuring dynamic and transparent sound reproduction.
• Gen3 SuperPak Capacitors: This product utilizes third-generation SuperPak capacitors with silver/oil hybrid construction, enhancing signal purity and delivering refined audio detail.
• Second-Generation Transformer-Coupled Outputs: These output transformers are wound with premium Cardas copper and encapsulated in mu-metal shields, providing superior signal integrity and noise isolation.
• Unistage™ Circuit Design: This design employs a single gain stage without global feedback, preserving the authenticity and immediacy of the audio signal.
• Flexible Interface: This interface offers user-friendly controls, including display dimming, phase switching, and source naming, allowing for personalized system integration.
• Optional Phono Module: Compatible with BAT’s VK-P3 phono card, this module provides switch-selectable moving magnet and moving coil gain settings for vinyl enthusiasts.
• Color Options: Available in elegant silver or black finishes to complement various audio setups.

The VK-80 Preamplifier is designed for audiophiles seeking high-performance audio in a compact form factor. It combines advanced engineering with user-friendly features to deliver an exceptional listening experience.