Brand: Balanced Audio Technology

BAT - VK-80t Stereo Tube Power Amplifier

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BAT - VK-80t Stereo Tube Power Amplifier

BAT - VK-80t Stereo Tube Power Amplifier

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Get the Best of Both Worlds with the Balanced Audio Technology VK-80t Stereo Amplifier: Hear the Warm Sound of Triode Tubes and Enjoy the Ease of Solid State

Nothing sounds like a triode stereo tube amplifier, especially the Balanced Audio Technology VK-80t, loaded with a quartet of revered 6C33C-B output tubes as well as pairs of 6H30, 6SN7, and 6922 tubes. Designed in a push-pull configuration, the American-made VK-80t delivers 60 watts per channel in stereo or 120 watts when used as a monoblock. The fuse-less protection circuit in VK-80t combines with a world-class automatic-bias circuit that eliminates the constant need to set and readjust the proper bias of the output tubes. No tubes to bias. No fuses to replace. It doesn't get any easier!

The Legendary 6C33 Triode Output Tube
The powerhouse 6C33-CB output tubes were first discovered in a MiG-25 fighter jet where they was used to regulate the power supply of the primary radio. The tube was made to be incredibly rugged, able to withstand an EMP attack and several G-forces. BAT has expertly applied the 6C33 in its tube amplifiers for more than two decades. It's one reason why BAT tube amplifiers are fundamentally different from the competition. VK-80t can drive virtually any loudspeaker and deliver the complete experience from top to bottom. You get the magic and finesse of tubes with incredible power and dynamics.

Easy to Use 
BAT's unique Intelligent Auto-Bias and Fuseless Protection circuit, originally designed for the top-of-the-line REX series, makes VK-80t as easy to operate as a solid-state amplifier. You never need to get out the multi-meter, fuses, or tools. Just turn it on, warm it up, and play.
VK-80t supports low, medium, and high impedance loudspeakers to achieve maximum compatibility with any model. If you ever feel the need for even more power, VK-80t can be upgraded from a stereo to monoblock amplifier to double the power.

Fully Balanced Design and Superior Parts Quality
All BAT components feature custom made and hand-selected parts that are chosen after hundreds of hours of listening tests. VK-80t features custom-wound output transformers, a toroidal power supply, and Mundorf capacitors to achieve its natural sound with a breath of life. It features an aluminum chassis for optimum thermal management to ensure long-life performance of the tubes and critical parts.

  • Output per channel at 8Ω/4Ω: 60W / 60W
  • Conversion to Mono: Factory or External Kit
  • Output in Mono Configuration 8Ω/4Ω: 120W / 120W
  • Frequency Response: 8Hz to 200kHz
  • Tube Complement: 2x6H30, 2x 6SN7, 2x6922, 4x6C33C-B
  • Input Impedance - stereo version: 215 kΩ
  • Input Impedance - mono version: 108 kΩ
  • Gain (Nominal into 8Ω): 25dB
  • Power Consumption (Idle/Full Power): 400W/800W
  • Dimensions: 17"W x 8"H x 16"D | 431W x 203H x 406D
  • Weight (net): 48 pounds | 21.77 kg