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  Family Highlights

The VK-20/30/40/50 family of line stage preamplifiers from Balanced Audio Technology builds upon a common user interface and functionality. Together with the VK-3iX preamplifier, these 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-3iX Entry-level tube line stage
VK-20 Entry-level solid state model
VK-32 Medium-priced tube line stage
VK-42SE Top-of-the-line solid state line stage
VK-32SE Mid-range SE tube preamp
VK-52SE Our best Special Edition model
REX Beyond Description

Options
Vk-R3 Remote View at 185x580


All models are available with an optional remote control. The VK-3iX, the VK-20, the VK-32 and the VK-42 also accept an internal phono module that is compatible with both MM and MC cartridges. The SIX-PAK™ output module option is available for all preamplifiers.

Common Elements

All five new models in this lineup share common elements that make it a very distinct offering in the marketplace. Among these are:

  1. A modern elegant industrial design with an easy-to-read blue alphanumeric display
  2. Five signal inputs and two main outputs
  3. 140 step electronic shunt volume attenuator with 0.5dB steps
  4. An advanced implementation of Balanced Audio Technology's trademark Unistage® topology either in solid state or vacuum tube design
  5. Highest quality custom toroidal power transformers with magnetic shielding
  6. Caddock and Vishay resistors in critical circuit areas
  7. Advanced microprocessor control that provides enhanced functionality and convenience
  8. Flexible and highly programmable user interface
  9. Full-function remote control
  10. User-definable configuration for each input that includes the following parameters:
    • BALANCE adjustment
    • RELATIVE VOLUME OFFSET (any input with respect to any other input)
    • PHASE INVERSION setting
    • MONO/STEREO setting
    • MAXIMUM volume setting for any input
    • FIXED volume setting for any input
    • DISPLAY (Volume) mode - choice of linear counts scale or two different dB scales
    • INPUT NAME assignment in multiple languages