VK-P90 vs Thöress Phono Enhancer MKIII
The Phono Enhancer MKIII's weight is 10 kg (22 lbs) against the VK-P90's 17 kg (37 lbs) and its height 154 mm against 146 mm. Both share mm gain (45 dB) and class (Tube).
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The Balanced Audio Technology VK-P90 is a flagship phono preamplifier featuring an all-tube zero-feedback design that combines balanced operation with complementary vacuum-tube current sources. Its dual-mono construction and transformer-coupled output stage deliver superior signal purity and transparency. The VK-P90 incorporates BAT's third-generation SuperPak power supply with hybrid silver/oil capacitor construction, premium Vishay bulk foil resistors in critical signal path areas, and second-generation step-up transformers that provide up to 20dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio compared to direct mode operation. The differential RIAA network ensures accurate tonal reproduction while permitting ease of adjustment and improved common-mode noise rejection. Available in silver or black finish, the VK-P90 is designed to anchor high-end vinyl playback systems with its combination of low noise floor, dynamic ease, grand scale, and musical honesty.
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