Balanced Audio Technology

The wonderful VK-56SE power amplifier has been reincarnated as the VK-80T. It is part of the 80 series which also includes the VK-80 line stage preamplifier and the VK-P80 phono preamplifier. Like all of BAT's new products discussed last issue, the new VK-80T power amplifier at $9,995 has BAT's 25th anniversary industrial design (first seen in the REX 3) and introduces a wonderful new look to their products. The VK-80T is based on the power section of the VK-80i integrated amplifier shown above but without the controls and display. As compared to its predecessor, this amplifier has updated internal parts with improved internal interconnection wiring and Mundorf silver/gold-based oil capacitors for its inter-stage coupling. This yields a quieter product with a blacker background and more dynamics. All of this results in the power amplifier being more open and revealing while maintaining Balanced Audio Technology's peerless musicality and non-HiFi-ish sound.