£6,995

VK-P80 Phonostage

Balanced Audio Technology’s VK-P80 uses a similar gain stage configuration to that employed in the company’s reference VK-P90 phono preamplifier.

As a beneficiary of the stellar engineering used in BAT’s flagship design, VK-P80 also employs 10 tubes in a balanced zero-feedback configuration. Vacuum-tube current sources anchor the design to provide the true-to-life texture for which analog is renowned.

Plus, its unique gain stage employs 6C45 vacuum tubes to achieve improved electrical performance, additional gain, and wide-open transparency. When it comes to versatility, VK-P80's dual-mono construction and enormous energy reserves are matched by extensive cartridge-loading flexibility. Your records, system, and emotional satisfaction will be greatly rewarded with VK-P80 in your analog chain.

Specifications

OutputDuo-Pak second generation silver gold oil capacitors – 3.3uF per phase
Signal PathSilver gold oil inter-stage coupling capacitors
Global FeedbackNone
Inputs1x RCA
Outputs1x XLR
Gain at 1kHzDirect - Low: 50dB Direct - High: 57dB
Signal to noise ratioLow Gain: 71dB High Gain: 73dB
Cartridge loadingResistance (ohms): Selectable from 100 to 47k Capacitance (pf): Selectable from 100 to 1000
Power consumption150 VA
Tube Complement4x 6922, 4x 6C45, 2x 6SN7
Power supply energy storage140 joules
Power consumption150 VA
Dimensions19" x 5.75" x 15.5"
Weight36lb.