For your consideration, is this exceptionally clean and brilliant sounding tube preamplifier from Balanced Audio Technology. It’s true that this is an older design from the company, but that doesn’t take anything away from the sonic merits it exhibits which, in my opinion, are highly relevant even in today’s listening environment. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, I will state that the only reason why I am selling this unit is because I have just finished shooting it out against a VK-51SE (a much higher end model offered by the same company). I have even included a picture of the two units together to corroborate the story. So, while this newer more expensive unit does offer some improvements with soundstage, background and image separation, I have to tell you that the overall differences are not tremendously substantial. This VK3i offers such an incredible value at the price point on the used market today that I would absolutely and totally recommend it to anybody looking for balanced tube pre-amplification. If you do a little bit of research on some of the audiophile forums out there, you will find a lot of people corroborating these claims. Again, there are gains to be made going up the food chain in BAT’s product line, but if you can’t afford to play that game, you are really not going to be missing out on what I would call a “world class” listening experience with the VK3i. So there’s my sales pitch, take it for what it’s worth. I’ve tried a lot of gear… I am by no means an expert, but I’ve spent a lot of time listening to products in the “value class” and the VK3i is an impressive offering to say the least. This particular unit is about as close to mint condition as I can describe. I have rated it a nine due to age, but cosmetically it is quite impressive. The unit functions perfectly. It has a brand new set of Tung Sol 6V6 tubes and a brand new matched quartet of Svetlana 6922s. I don’t think there’s any more than 100 hours on these tubes I have the original owners manual, as well as the original torq case screws. These were swapped out for Phillips units so that one could tube roll a little bit easier. If you have been looking for a superb example of this unit to add to your collection, or to be the cornerstones of your system, I urge you to look no further. This unit did not come with a remote control from the factory. Several months ago, I called the BAT service dept. and asked about getting a remote control working with the preamp. They advised that they no longer sell the chip that you need, but it was easily acquired on Mouser. I bought two of these chips, but never got around to installing either one. Apparently, once the chip is installed, you need to program a generic remote, which I didn’t feel like doing. So, there is no remote, but I will ship the chips to you, so that if you have the desire, you can program a generic remote control. I have pictured the chips. I will make sure that this is absolutely professionally packed and double boxed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you for looking!

I have a gently used BAT Balanced Audio Technology VK-6200 6 Channel Amplifier. This has been in climate controlled storage for the past couple of years as the new house we moved to does not have the space for this massive amplifier. The unit is in EXCELLENT functional and cosmetic condition and works flawlessly. This is packed in all of the original packaging/boxes that came from the manufacturer. I do not have any pictures and unpacking this 200lb behemoth is not a trivial task. For serious bidders I will unpack and get some pictures of the amp. Due to the weight, this cannot be sent via UPS, Fedex, USPS so the buyer will have to arrange shipping.

I have a gently used BAT Balanced Audio Technology VK-6200 6 Channel Amplifier. This has been in climate controlled storage for the past couple of years as the new house we moved to does not have the space for this massive amplifier. The unit is in EXCELLENT functional and cosmetic condition and works flawlessly. This is packed in all of the original packaging/boxes that came from the manufacturer. I do not have any pictures and unpacking this 200lb behemoth is not a trivial task. For serious bidders I will unpack and get some pictures of the amp. Due to the weight, this cannot be sent via UPS, Fedex, USPS so the buyer will have to arrange shipping.

Bat Vk75se power amp Excellent in producing punchy floor slamming bass. Not only that, the high end sound is so sweet, and fluid even the bass sound sweet. Not many tube amp can perform like this. Track Page Views WithAuctivas Counter

I have a gently used BAT Balanced Audio Technology VK-6200 6 Channel Amplifier. This has been in climate controlled storage for the past couple of years as the new house we moved to does not have the space for this massive amplifier. The unit is in EXCELLENT functional and cosmetic condition and works flawlessly. This is packed in all of the original packaging/boxes that came from the manufacturer. I do not have any pictures and unpacking this 200lb behemoth is not a trivial task. For serious bidders I will unpack and get some pictures of the amp. Due to the weight, this cannot be sent via UPS, Fedex, USPS so the buyer will have to arrange shipping.

I have a gently used BAT Balanced Audio Technology VK-6200 6 Channel Amplifier. This has been in climate controlled storage for the past couple of years as the new house we moved to does not have the space for this massive amplifier. The unit is in EXCELLENT functional and cosmetic condition and works flawlessly. This is packed in all of the original packaging/boxes that came from the manufacturer. I do not have any pictures and unpacking this 200lb behemoth is not a trivial task. For serious bidders I will unpack and get some pictures of the amp. Due to the weight, this cannot be sent via UPS, Fedex, USPS so the buyer will have to arrange shipping.

I have a gently used BAT Balanced Audio Technology VK-6200 6 Channel Amplifier. This has been in climate controlled storage for the past couple of years as the new house we moved to does not have the space for this massive amplifier. The unit is in EXCELLENT functional and cosmetic condition and works flawlessly. This is packed in all of the original packaging/boxes that came from the manufacturer. I do not have any pictures and unpacking this 200lb behemoth is not a trivial task. For serious bidders I will unpack and get some pictures of the amp. Due to the weight, this cannot be sent via UPS, Fedex, USPS so the buyer will have to arrange shipping.

Rare BAT - VK-42SE Pre-Amp 2 Remotes, Excellent Condition(Please Look At All Pictures. Please contact me with any questions. I will auction the BAT power amp also, and the phone amp. All in excellent condition Look At The Pictures on this pre-amp, no scratches anywhere, looks new(Mint).Buy the power amp to go with itIve seen a couple of these over the years, and no remotes are included. Probably lost, and not in mines condition. Gorgeous BAT Pre-Amp(This Is A Solid State Pre-Amp)Built Like a tankCouldnt buy a Krell or Mark Levinson anywhere near this price. I personally think it sounds as good.This sold for $1700 last year on e-bay. OK shape and no remotes.Mine has Very little use. I have original box and packing too. I will ship next day.There is a reserve on this pre-amp, but not a absurd price. Lower than the $1700 it sold for last year.There are no BAT - VK-42SE pre-amps anywhere. Not on Reverb, Audiogon.They are not that common, mabye once a year. Im going to auction this on e-bay for a little longer. Go to reverb or Audiogon to see it listed if you are interested.Make me a fair offer, lets decide on a price that works for both of us. I Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) is a decades old company specializing in, you guessed it, balanced audio components. They have produced a long line of vacuum tube and solid-state preamplifiers and amplifiers, phono preamplifiers and, more recently, digital converters. The BAT VK-300xSE integrated amplifier was reviewed here in 2004, and the VK-31SE tube preamp was reviewed here in 2005. BAT has received numerous “best of” awards over the years for their excellent sounding and innovative products.There has been a convergence in the sound quality of vacuum tube and solid-state components which has been happening gradually since solid-state gear exploded into the marketplace in the 1960s. Over the past few years, this convergence seems to have entered a terminal phase because some solid-state components meet or exceed the highly desired sonic strengths of tube gear. This is relevant for this review not only to showcase a long-gestating technology, but also to give audio consumers the option to not rely on any particular technology when considering a system change. Tube rollers will find little to do here.The BAT VK-43SE stereo analog line stage solid-state preamplifier, $8995, was requested for this review to help ascertain the maturity of solid-state technology and to hear the latest top-of-the-line solid-state preamplifier from BAT. Steve Bednarski, the General Manager of BAT, was very kind and accommodating in their participation with this review. From the BAT description of this model:“Combining BAT’s trademark high-current Unistage topology with the transformer-coupled outputs anchoring all Balanced Audio Technology Special Edition preamplifiers, VK-43SE establishes a new performance benchmark. Upgraded output transformers work in conjunction with a high-bias symmetrical N-channel Unistage gain block. Fully balanced dual-mono construction and more than 55,000uF of power-supply capacitance yield instantaneous response to the most demanding signal requirements. Second-generation oil-filled capacitors provide increased purity to the elegant Unistage circuit, completing BAT’s new flagship solid-state preamplifier.”The VK-43SE includes a proprietary electronic shunt volume attenuator that has 140 steps of 0.5dB resolution. Most listening was with the volume control in the 30 to 60 range, and the very fine 0.5 dB adjustments were a delight to be able to get the volume just right, although the change from 30 to 60 takes several seconds. The large volume adjustment range practically guarantees that the VK-43SE will be compatible with any power amplifier on the planet. Also available is the optional, internal VK-P20 phono module. 10 Audio requested the line stage only, so the phono module add-in was not tested here. There are 3 balanced analog XLR inputs and 2 unbalanced RCA inputs. The 2 outputs are both on XLRs, and the tape output is RCA. There is no trigger input or output. All features are controllable on the excellent metal remote control, including balance, mute and phase adjustments. The dimmable front panel display has large lettering and can be set with custom input names, such as “LP” instead of input 1. A 5 year warranty is standard. The user interface for setup and regular operation is superb. This solid-state preamplifier was a “real KAPOW experience” due to its stunning dynamics and powerful presentation. Bass control, texture and definition were sublime, causing us to place the BAT at the top of the $6000 to $7000 preamp heap.

Rare BAT - VK-42SE Pre-Amp 2 Remotes, Excellent Condition(Please Look At All Pictures. Please contact me with any questions. I will auction the BAT power amp also, and the phone amp. All in excellent conditionIve seen a couple of these over the years, and no remotes are included. Probably lost, and not in mines condition. Gorgeous BAT Pre-Amp(This Is A Solid State Pre-Amp)Built Like a tankVery little use. I have original box and packing too. I will ship next day. Im using a Inegrated amp now. This with the power amp, and Phone amp, takes up too much space. So I will send this on its wat to new owner. Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) is a decades old company specializing in, you guessed it, balanced audio components. They have produced a long line of vacuum tube and solid-state preamplifiers and amplifiers, phono preamplifiers and, more recently, digital converters. The BAT VK-300xSE integrated amplifier was reviewed here in 2004, and the VK-31SE tube preamp was reviewed here in 2005. BAT has received numerous “best of” awards over the years for their excellent sounding and innovative products.There has been a convergence in the sound quality of vacuum tube and solid-state components which has been happening gradually since solid-state gear exploded into the marketplace in the 1960s. Over the past few years, this convergence seems to have entered a terminal phase because some solid-state components meet or exceed the highly desired sonic strengths of tube gear. This is relevant for this review not only to showcase a long-gestating technology, but also to give audio consumers the option to not rely on any particular technology when considering a system change. Tube rollers will find little to do here.The BAT VK-43SE stereo analog line stage solid-state preamplifier, $8995, was requested for this review to help ascertain the maturity of solid-state technology and to hear the latest top-of-the-line solid-state preamplifier from BAT. Steve Bednarski, the General Manager of BAT, was very kind and accommodating in their participation with this review. From the BAT description of this model:“Combining BAT’s trademark high-current Unistage topology with the transformer-coupled outputs anchoring all Balanced Audio Technology Special Edition preamplifiers, VK-43SE establishes a new performance benchmark. Upgraded output transformers work in conjunction with a high-bias symmetrical N-channel Unistage gain block. Fully balanced dual-mono construction and more than 55,000uF of power-supply capacitance yield instantaneous response to the most demanding signal requirements. Second-generation oil-filled capacitors provide increased purity to the elegant Unistage circuit, completing BAT’s new flagship solid-state preamplifier.”The VK-43SE includes a proprietary electronic shunt volume attenuator that has 140 steps of 0.5dB resolution. Most listening was with the volume control in the 30 to 60 range, and the very fine 0.5 dB adjustments were a delight to be able to get the volume just right, although the change from 30 to 60 takes several seconds. The large volume adjustment range practically guarantees that the VK-43SE will be compatible with any power amplifier on the planet. Also available is the optional, internal VK-P20 phono module. 10 Audio requested the line stage only, so the phono module add-in was not tested here. There are 3 balanced analog XLR inputs and 2 unbalanced RCA inputs. The 2 outputs are both on XLRs, and the tape output is RCA. There is no trigger input or output. All features are controllable on the excellent metal remote control, including balance, mute and phase adjustments. The dimmable front panel display has large lettering and can be set with custom input names, such as “LP” instead of input 1. A 5 year warranty is standard. The user interface for setup and regular operation is superb. This solid-state preamplifier was a “real KAPOW experience” due to its stunning dynamics and powerful presentation. Bass control, texture and definition were sublime, causing us to place the BAT at the top of the $6000 to $7000 preamp heap.

Follow us| Sign up for our newsletter BAT VK-60 - Audiophile Balanced Tube Power Amplifier w Original Box + Manual For over 20 years High End Audio Auctions has been selling the finest HiFi online, but did you know that we BUY your HiFi equipment as well? Contact our sister company STEREOBUYERS for a fair quote today! All items included are pictured. Items are tested fully to ensure all functions work as expected - any defects and additional service done to the item are noted below. Items are not restored or reconditioned, unless specified. All items we sell come with a 30-day warranty - your satisfaction is guaranteed. Original shipping on returns will be refunded at the sellers discretion. Local Pickup in NYC Available BAT VK-60 Details & Testing Notes Cosmetic Condition:9/10: Excellent - light use, no visible imperfectionsFunctional Notes:Functions as intended and sounds great.Voltage:120V 50/60HzSerial #:600500146Original Box:YesManual:YesPower Cord:YesShipping Method:FedEx Ground (Domestic) / USPS Priority, Ebay Standard Delivery (International)Shipping Weight (lbs):95 (29x22x14) High-End Audio Auctions has been THE trusted source for high-end, classic and vintage audio components on eBay since 2000! Our unique products, unparalleled service and bombproof packaging keeps our customers coming back again and again. We are experts at selling and shipping worldwide, with items ranging from $5 to $50,000. We look forward to earning your repeat business! By placing a bid on any of our listings, you agree to our terms & conditions Click here to learn more Home| About Us| Store Policies| FAQs| Feedback| Contact Us| Custom Tuned Cables _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

Follow us| Sign up for our newsletter BAT VK-D5 - Audiophile Tube CD Player / Transport w Orig Box + Manual + Remote For over 20 years High End Audio Auctions has been selling the finest HiFi online, but did you know that we BUY your HiFi equipment as well? Contact our sister company STEREOBUYERS for a fair quote today! All items included are pictured. Items are tested fully to ensure all functions work as expected - any defects and additional service done to the item are noted below. Items are not restored or reconditioned, unless specified. All items we sell come with a 30-day warranty - your satisfaction is guaranteed. Original shipping on returns will be refunded at the sellers discretion. Local Pickup in NYC Available BAT VK-D5 Details & Testing Notes Cosmetic Condition:9/10: Excellent - light use, no visible imperfectionsFunctional Notes:Functions as intended and sounds great.Voltage:120V 50/60HzSerial #:70313Original Box:YesManual:YesRemote:YesPower Cord:YesShipping Method:FedEx Ground (Domestic) / USPS Priority, Ebay Standard Delivery (International)Shipping Weight (lbs):33 (24x20x10) High-End Audio Auctions has been THE trusted source for high-end, classic and vintage audio components on eBay since 2000! Our unique products, unparalleled service and bombproof packaging keeps our customers coming back again and again. We are experts at selling and shipping worldwide, with items ranging from $5 to $50,000. We look forward to earning your repeat business! By placing a bid on any of our listings, you agree to our terms & conditions Click here to learn more Home| About Us| Store Policies| FAQs| Feedback| Contact Us| Custom Tuned Cables _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

BAT Vk60 tube power amplifier. This is a beautiful BAT VK-60 amplifier. It works perfect and has been packed away after listing pictures . This amplifier does have RCA input and XLR balanced inputs. It can be set up as a mono or stereo amp depending on inputs/ outputs used. There are many reviews online which depict the sonic qualities of BAT VK-60 amplifier. This is in a slightly damaged original box. The weight is about 100 lbs. When shipped the original box will be stuffed with bubble wrap and the original box will be wrapped in 2” of hard foam with an extra strength cardboard box wrapping it all. I will also do local pick-up. Thank you !