Balanced Audio Technology VK-85 Preamplifier
Best sonic purity for discerning audiophiles.
This preamplifier trades complexity for a purist, high-current design that prioritizes raw musicality over bells and whistles. It serves as a transparent command center, stripping away noise to let the nuance of your recordings take center stage with remarkable, naturalistic authority.
$12500.00
at
Music Direct
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Who it's for
- Discerning audiophiles prioritizing ultimate sound fidelity and emotional engagement.
- Enthusiasts demanding the purest signal path for their high-resolution audio.
- Long-term investors in high-performance, durable audio equipment.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious music lovers or those new to high-end audio.
- Listeners preferring maintenance-free solid-state components or simpler setups.
- Users with limited space or those sensitive to equipment heat.
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Unistage topology delivers an exceptionally direct and uncolored musical presentation.
Noise Floor
N-Channel MOSFET circuitry ensures near-silent operation for maximum micro-detail retrieval.
Dynamic Range
Handles massive swings with effortless authority and high-current stability.
Volume Precision
Shunt control offers 140 steps for granular, perfectly balanced level adjustments.
Connectivity Versatility
Robust input array easily manages complex, multi-source high-end audio systems.
Build Integrity
Heavyweight chassis construction reflects premium American-made engineering standards.
Key Specs
Amplification Type
Solid State
Inputs
3 XLR's + 2 RCA's
Outputs
Main- 2 XLR's; Tape Out- 1 RCA
Maximum Gain
20dB
Volume Control Resolution
0.5dB
Volume Control Number of Steps
140
Frequency Response
2 Hz to 200 kHz
Input Impedance (minimum)
100k Ohms
Output Impedance
200 Ohm each phase
Noise (unweighted)
-96 dB
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