VK-P80 vs McIntosh C500
The C500's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the VK-P80's 73 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.100%, its mc gain 53.5 dB against 57 dB, and its mm gain 40.5 dB against 50 dB.
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,995
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About the VK-P80
The Balanced Audio Technology VK-P80 is a high-end fully balanced tube phono preamplifier featuring a similar gain stage to the flagship VK-P90. It employs 10 tubes in a balanced zero-feedback configuration, including 6C45 vacuum tubes for the gain stage, dual 6SN7 as current sources for the second gain stage, and vacuum-tube current sources for true-to-life analog texture. The design incorporates a differential RIAA network for precise equalization, improved common-mode noise rejection, and fewer components for better RIAA curve matching. Dual-mono construction provides enormous energy reserves and versatility with selectable cartridge loading. Output uses Duo-Pak second-generation silver/gold oil capacitors (3.3uF per phase) and silver/gold oil inter-stage coupling capacitors. Available in silver or black finishes.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.100%
- SNR
- 73 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 50 dB
- MC Gain
- 57 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 100Ω, 47000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 146 × 394 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.3 kg (36 lbs)
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