Exception SE vs Balanced Audio Technology VK-33
The VK-33's output impedance is 1Ω against the Exception SE's 133Ω and its input impedance 100Ω against 50Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB).
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Exception SE
Exemplar AudioAmplifiersTube AmplifiersPre-Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,495
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Exception SE
The Exemplar Audio Exception SE is a hand-built tube line-stage preamplifier with a short, direct-coupled signal path, no negative feedback, and an actively loaded source-follower output stage. It uses 6H6P dual triodes, Audience output capacitors, Vishay resistors, shielded transformers, shunt regulation, and regulated tube filaments. The unit provides five RCA inputs plus a home-theater bypass, RCA and balanced XLR outputs, remote-controlled volume, input selection, mute, and power functions. Published specifications include a frequency response of 10 Hz–50 kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio above 90 dB.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 50Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Impedance
- 133Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions