Balanced Audio Technology – VK-80I Integrated Amplifier Black

Description

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VK-80i Integrated Amplifier

Available in silver or black

6C33C-B Triode Output Tubes with Fully Balanced Signal Path

Delivering 55 watts per channel, VK-80i uses four 6C33C-B triode output tubes for power delivery. They offer many times the current delivery of the 6550/KT90 tetrode tube variant used in most traditional tube integrated amplifiers. In addition to driving even difficult low-impedance speaker loads, the all-triode fully balanced design provides a natural portrayal of harmonic texture and instrumental timbre. Your recordings will sound more alive while simultaneously yielding greater finesse, grace, and inner detail.

Fuse-less Protection Circuit

In the event an output tube becomes over-stressed, all you need to do is turn VK-80i off and on again to restore normal operation. Thats it. The elimination of internal fuses also contributes to a greater sense of ease and more natural reproduction of music. Also, the fuse-less protection circuit is combined 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 tube fuses to replace.

Intelligent Auto-Bias Design Makes Operation a Cinch

The advanced engineering within VK-80i eliminates the traditional headache associated with most vacuum-tube power amplifiersspecifically, the constant need to set and readjust the proper bias of the output tubes. VK-80i features an intelligent automatic-bias design that adjusts for changing line voltage and aging tubes, with each output tube having its own dedicated bias circuit. The auto-bias circuit also ensures your VK-80i sounds wonderful within the first few minutes of listening.

Specifications

Output per channel at 8/4: 55 W
Frequency response: 8 Hz to 200 kHz
Input impedance: 215 k
Tube complement: 4 x 6SN7, 4 x 6C33C-B
Power consumption: 400W idle, 800W full power
Inputs: 1 x XLR, 3 x RCA
Volume control: Resistive ladder, 90 steps, 1 dB per step
Dimensions (WHD):17″ x 8″ x 16″
Weight: 45 lb