Description
Incorporating many of the technological advances first introduced by the brand’s flagship REX series, the long-awaited BAT VK80i all-tube integrated amplifier features the triode-balanced architecture, fuse-less protection and automatic-bias circuits deployed by the REX 3 power amplifier design.
Generating 55 watts per channel, the VK80i uses the triode 6C33C-B tube, which offers many times the current delivery of the 6550/KT90 tetrode tube variant employed by many traditional tube integrated amplifiers. Arranged in a fully balanced topology, the powerhouse 6C33C-B allows the VK80i to deliver the high-current performance required to drive even difficult low-impedance speaker loads while providing a natural portrayal of harmonic texture and instrumental timbre.
Features:
- 6C33C-B triode output tube with fully balanced signal path
- “Fuse-less” protection circuit for enhanced sound and user-friendly operation
- Intelligent auto-bias design makes operation easy
- Output per channel at 8Ω/4Ω: 55W
- THD at full power: 3%
- Frequency response: 8Hz to 200kHz
- Input impedance: 215 kΩ
- Tube complement: 4x6SN7, 4x6C33C-B
- Power Consumption: 400W idle, 800W full power
- Remote included: yes – all metal
- Signal inputs: 1 XLR, 3 RCA’s
- Volume control: resistive ladder, 90 steps, 1dB per step
- Dimensions (mm): 431W x 203H x 406D
- Weight: 20.4 kg
- Available in silver or black
Review links:
Balanced Audio Technology VK80i amplifier, Hi Fi News December 2021, OUTSTANDING PRODUCT. SEE REVIEWS AND DOWNLOADS
