Overview
The fully balanced, all-triode VK-55SE power amplifier retains all the strengths that make the VK-55 a stellar performer – including the world-class automatic-bias circuit found in BAT’s reference REX II Power amplifier–while incorporating the 6H30 SuperTube into a completely revised first gain stage. This is the same tube used in BAT’s REX II models, and provides the VK-55SE with a more transparent, involving reproduction of the musical event. The VK-55SE also employs the same paper-in-oil capacitors used in BAT’s flagship amplifier designs, resulting in more natural and coherent sonics. Finally, the power-supply energy storage is increased to over five times that of the VK-55!
Specs
Output per channel at 8Ω/4Ω: 55W / 55W
Conversion to Mono?: Factory or Wire Kit
Output in Mono Configuration 8Ω/4Ω: 110W / 110W
Frequency Response: 8Hz to 200kHz
THD at full power: 3.0%
Input Impedance – stereo version: 215 kΩ
Input Impedance – mono version: 108 kΩ
Gain (Nominal into 8Ω): 25dB
Tube Complement: 2x6H30, 2x 6SN7, 2×6922, 4x6C33C-B
Number of Power Cords: 1
Remote Control: No
Power Consumption (Idle/Full Power): 400W/800W