128 vs Balanced Audio Technology VK-P80
The VK-P80's signal-to-noise is 73 dB against the 128's 75 dB, its mc gain 57 dB against 70 dB, its thd 0.100% against 40.000%, and its mm gain 50 dB against 64 dB.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,350 - $9,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 128
The EMT 128 is a high-end micro-tube precision phono stage built around an all-tube amplification circuit with integrated input and output transformers. It is designed primarily for moving-coil cartridges, especially EMT MC designs, and uses a solid aluminum chassis with advanced airflow and vibration control. The unit offers selectable stereo/mono operation and RIAA/DIN 78 equalization, with internal jumper settings for gain. It is intended for indoor use and is supplied in region-specific mains versions.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 40.000%
- SNR
- 75 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.6V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 500Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 64 dB
- MC Gain
- 70 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 480 × 60 × 315 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12 kg (26 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions