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Audio Research VT80 SE Stereo Amplifier - 13614

Audio Research VT80 SE Stereo Amplifier - 13614

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Audio Research VT80 SE Stereo Amplifier - 13614

We are pleased to introduce the VT80SE, the Audio Research amplifier with the widest appeal to the greatest number of music lovers worldwide. By combining world-class performance with flexibility and features like auto-bias, the VT80SE has been an amp that is easy to take home and just forget as you enjoy your music collection again for the first time.

The big change from the VT80 to the new VT80SE is upgrading the KT120 tubes to the higher performance KT150 output tubes. Everyone should know that we have been deeply enamored with the KT150 as we feature it in all of our other amplifiers, from the VSi75 to the REF 750SE. Its performance is unparalleled and its 3,000 hour average life allows years of uninterrupted listening. The VT80 was originally designed with the KT120, the predecessor to the KT150, but these two tubes are electrically interchangeable and the demand for delivering the VT80 with the KT150 could be ignored no longer.

It is important to mention that the KT150 tubes supplied by Audio Research, for all of our products, are tested and measured for quality control and assurance, and are burned in for 48 hours. Then using our “Certified Matched” process, they are hand matched in sets with tolerances 10x tighter than standard off-the-shelf tubes, thus ensuring the finest audio quality possible.

With its auto-bias design, the VT80SE can also be used with KT120 or KT150 output tubes and the circuit will adjust immediately when a new tube is installed. Protective fuses are installed for each output tube and can be replaced if the need ever arises. What sonic improvements will you hear with the VT80SE? As our Warren Gehl said, “More music!” Tonal color, detail, dynamic swing and purity are all improved, along with a bigger and more robust presentation. The music gets better, in every way.

 

side from the beautiful curves of the KT150 tubes, the only other way to distinguish the SE from the original VT80 is by a small sticker on the rear panel. Nothing else needed to change. The existing (optional) ventilated tube cover can be used with the taller KT150 tube set, there is still sufficient space to breathe. Hear for yourself how good your system can sound with the new VT80SE, it will make a tube-lover out of anyone who loves music.

Frequency Response +0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load)
Distortion Less than 0.006% at 2V RMS Balanced output
Gain Main output (SE or BAL input): 12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output; Tape output: 0dB
Input Impedance 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE; Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Processor (XLR and RCA connectors)
Output Impedance 600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE main (2); 20K ohms minimum load, 2000pF max capacitance; Outputs (3): 2 Main, 1 Tape
Output Polarity Non-inverting
Maximum Input 20V RMS maximum Balanced, 10V RMS SE
Rated Outputs 2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load; Max balanced output: 30V RMS at <0.5% THD at 1kHz
Crosstalk -80dB or better at 1kHz
Controls Volume (104 steps); Push Buttons: Power, Mute, Interactive Touch Panel; Rear RS-232 control and IR input
Power Supplies Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies; Automatic 40 sec warm-up/brown-out mute; Line regulation <0.01%
Noise 1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise (109dB below 2V RMS output)
Tube Complement (8) 6H30P dual triodes, plus (2) 6550C and (2) 6H30P in power supply

 

 
 

Audio Research VT80 SE Stereo Amplifier - 13614

We are pleased to introduce the VT80SE, the Audio Research amplifier with the widest appeal to the greatest number of music lovers worldwide. By combining world-class performance with flexibility and features like auto-bias, the VT80SE has been an amp that is easy to take home and just forget as you enjoy your music collection again for the first time.

The big change from the VT80 to the new VT80SE is upgrading the KT120 tubes to the higher performance KT150 output tubes. Everyone should know that we have been deeply enamored with the KT150 as we feature it in all of our other amplifiers, from the VSi75 to the REF 750SE. Its performance is unparalleled and its 3,000 hour average life allows years of uninterrupted listening. The VT80 was originally designed with the KT120, the predecessor to the KT150, but these two tubes are electrically interchangeable and the demand for delivering the VT80 with the KT150 could be ignored no longer.

It is important to mention that the KT150 tubes supplied by Audio Research, for all of our products, are tested and measured for quality control and assurance, and are burned in for 48 hours. Then using our “Certified Matched” process, they are hand matched in sets with tolerances 10x tighter than standard off-the-shelf tubes, thus ensuring the finest audio quality possible.

With its auto-bias design, the VT80SE can also be used with KT120 or KT150 output tubes and the circuit will adjust immediately when a new tube is installed. Protective fuses are installed for each output tube and can be replaced if the need ever arises. What sonic improvements will you hear with the VT80SE? As our Warren Gehl said, “More music!” Tonal color, detail, dynamic swing and purity are all improved, along with a bigger and more robust presentation. The music gets better, in every way.

 

side from the beautiful curves of the KT150 tubes, the only other way to distinguish the SE from the original VT80 is by a small sticker on the rear panel. Nothing else needed to change. The existing (optional) ventilated tube cover can be used with the taller KT150 tube set, there is still sufficient space to breathe. Hear for yourself how good your system can sound with the new VT80SE, it will make a tube-lover out of anyone who loves music.

Frequency Response +0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load)
Distortion Less than 0.006% at 2V RMS Balanced output
Gain Main output (SE or BAL input): 12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output; Tape output: 0dB
Input Impedance 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE; Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Processor (XLR and RCA connectors)
Output Impedance 600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE main (2); 20K ohms minimum load, 2000pF max capacitance; Outputs (3): 2 Main, 1 Tape
Output Polarity Non-inverting
Maximum Input 20V RMS maximum Balanced, 10V RMS SE
Rated Outputs 2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load; Max balanced output: 30V RMS at <0.5% THD at 1kHz
Crosstalk -80dB or better at 1kHz
Controls Volume (104 steps); Push Buttons: Power, Mute, Interactive Touch Panel; Rear RS-232 control and IR input
Power Supplies Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies; Automatic 40 sec warm-up/brown-out mute; Line regulation <0.01%
Noise 1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise (109dB below 2V RMS output)
Tube Complement (8) 6H30P dual triodes, plus (2) 6550C and (2) 6H30P in power supply