VK 80

About the VK 80

The Balanced Audio Technology VK 80 is a premium tube preamplifier designed with an emphasis on naturalness and transparency. It incorporates BAT's third-generation SuperPak power supply, which uses hybrid silver/oil capacitors for superior energy storage and sonic clarity. The preamplifier features second-generation output transformers with Cardas copper winding, encapsulated in mu-metal shields to maintain signal purity. The signal path uses a Unistage™ design with only one gain stage and no global feedback, preserving the integrity of the audio signal. It offers balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs, with a proprietary electronic shunt volume attenuator providing 140 steps of 0.5dB resolution for precise volume control. The VK 80 uses 6H30 SuperTubes for a high-current, low-impedance gain stage, delivering dynamic and transparent musical renditions. It is housed in a 19" x 5.75" x 15.5" chassis and weighs 40 lbs. The preamplifier is made in the USA and is regarded as one of the best values in high-end tube preamplifiers.