VK-33 vs Nagra MELODY
The MELODY's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the VK-33's 90 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.010%, its output impedance 47Ω against 1Ω, and its input impedance 75Ω against 100Ω.
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About the VK-33
The Balanced Audio Technology VK-33 is a premium vacuum tube preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio quality. It features a proprietary electronic shunt volume control with 140 steps of 0.5dB resolution, ensuring precise and repeatable volume settings. The preamplifier includes two balanced inputs via XLR and three unbalanced inputs via RCA, along with stereo balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs. It also offers a tape output. The VK-33 is programmable, allowing users to customize input names, adjust relative volume levels, and control display brightness. Additional features include phase and mono switches, as well as a fade control for gentle volume adjustments. The preamplifier operates without global feedback and has a maximum gain of 17dB. It is built with high-quality components, including a single Vishay bulk foil resistor per phase for optimal signal integrity.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 30.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 30.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 1Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 146.05 × 393.7 mm (W × H × D)
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