VK-90 vs VK-53SE
The VK-53SE's weight is 20.4 kg (45 lbs) against the VK-90's 19 kg (42 lbs). Both share output impedance (200Ω), input impedance (100000Ω), and height (146 mm).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$14,995
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About the VK-90
The Balanced Audio Technology VK-90 is a premium preamplifier known for its transformer-coupled, high-current, single-gain stage topology. It uses eight 6H30 SuperTubes and features a proprietary electronic shunt volume attenuator with 140 steps of 0.5dB resolution. The VK-90 offers customizable options such as dimming, fading, and source-naming, and can be upgraded to a REX 3 preamplifier. It is designed to provide deep bass, extraordinary dynamics, and layered transparency.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 100000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 200Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- XLR
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482 × 146 × 394 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19 kg (42 lbs)
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