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About the VK-51SE
The Balanced Audio Technology VK-51SE is a fully balanced, single gain-stage tubed line preamplifier using eight 6H30 Super Tubes, with no global feedback and a differential balanced topology from input to output. It provides five XLR line-level inputs, two XLR main outputs, and a balanced tape output, with an optional remote control available. The robust high-current power supply ensures wide bandwidth and low output impedance. The VK-51SE is discontinued and is regarded as a reference-class line preamp praised for its musicality, detail, resolution, depth, and texture.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 200Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 50 dB
- MC Gain
- 78 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 100Ω, 47000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 420 × 155 × 510 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.41 kg (45 lbs)
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