BALANCE AUDIO TECHNOLOGY (BAT)

The name Balanced Audio Technology refers to more than just our use of balanced circuits. It reflects the commitment to overall excellence. BAT brings the same uncompromising standards to every aspect of engineering--from circuit conception to vibration control and parts placement--as well as to visual design, customer service, and dealer support.

Balanced Audio Technology makes fine audio equipment for the dedicated music lover. Each component offers the most innovative engineering and lifelike musicality in its class.

ALL BAT PRODUCTS FEATURE True balanced circuits from input to output Zero global feedback Elegantly simple signal paths High-energy power supplies Full compatibility with unbalanced inputs or outputs Gracefully balanced industrial design

New from BAT
VK-300x Integrated Amplifier

Amplifiers

HIGHLIGHTS

VK-60 POWER AMPLIFIER Configurable as stereo or monoblock 60 watts/channel stereo, 120 watts/channel mono All triode signal path Automatic intelligent biasing for each output tube Combines the best of single-ended and push-pull designs

VK-200 POWER AMPLIFIER 100 watts/channel into 8 Single-ended brudge design employs N-channel MOSFETS Only two gain stages for purist sound Zero feedback design

VK-500 POWER AMPLIFIER 250 watts/channel into 8 ohms Dual-mono construction (separate power cords) Only two gain stages for purist sound Single-ended bridge design employs N-channel MOSFETs Optional BAT-PAK® joule multiplier triples energy storage Factory upgradeable to VK-1000 monoblock

VK-1000 MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER Delivers high power into difficult loads (1000 W into 2 ohms) Only two gain stages for purist sound Over 1000 joules of energy storage Single-ended bridge design employs N-channel MOSFETS 2 kVA transformer with eight isolated power supplies

 

Preamplifiers

HIGHLIGHTS The VK-20/30/40/50 family of line stage preamplifiers is the latest offering from Balanced Audio Technology that builds upon a common user interface and functionality. Together with the VK-3i preamplifier, these new models provide the customer with a full range of solutions within a wide price range when selecting a balanced line preamplifier. The members of this line of preamplifiers include: VK-3i Entry-level tube line stage VK-20 Entry-level solid state model VK-30 Medium-priced tube line stage VK-40 Top-of-the-line solid state line stage VK-50 Top-of-the-line tube preamplifier VK-50SE Special Edition vacuum tube model

CD Player

The Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5 is designed to be the reference standard in integrated CD players. The VK-D5 establishes a new benchmark in CD player performance by combining a fully balanced digital design with a unique high-current differential vacuum-tube output stage.
 

6-tube Unistage® design
Fully HDCD® compatible
No buffers/followers or op-amps in signal path
Flying differential current to voltage conversion
Fully balanced in digital and analog domains
Digital output via 75-ohm BNC connector

The Balanced Audio Technology VK-P10 is engineered to be the reference standard in phono-stage preamplification. At half the price (yet featuring the same circuit topology), the VK-P5 offers an unmatched combination of performance and value to the discriminating analog lover. Either choice will unlock hidden performance in virtually any cartridge.
HIGHLIGHTS

VK-P3 PHONO MODULE Plugin module for VK-3i preamplifier Moving magnet gain setting -45dB Moving coil gain setting -60dB Provides single-box solution for VK-3i customer

VK-P5 PHONO STAGE Innovative Flying RIAA® Purist all-tube MM/MC design (ten tubes) Dual mono construction including separate transformers Adjustable gain from 50dB to 56dB

VK-P10 PHONO STAGE Innovative Flying RIAA® Purist all-tube MM/MC design (ten tubes) Dual-mono construction including separate  transformers Cartridge loading for resistance and capacitance Direct mode or internal step-up transformer Adjustable gain from 50 dB to 73 dB