VT60 vs D-52B
The D-52B's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the VT60's 95 dB, its thd 0.250% against 1.000%, and its damping factor >500 against 14. Both share power @ 8ω (50W).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,072.50
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the VT60
The Audio Research VT60 is a classic tube power amplifier introduced in 1994, delivering 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms with a focus on musicality and detail. It features a tube complement of 4 x 6550B power tubes and 3 x 6922 tubes, employing output transformers for multi-tap speaker matching. Renowned for its dynamic performance and low distortion at rated power, the VT60 was part of Audio Research's VT series, with an SE variant available at higher price. No longer in production, it remains sought after in the used market for its engaging soundstage and power.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Damping Factor
- 14
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.1V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- SNR
- 95 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 356 × 178 × 338 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14.9 kg (33 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions