BAT VK-51SE - Balanced, Dual Mono, Tube Preamplifier

The BAT VK-51SE is a state-of-the-art, fully balanced preamplifier designed for exceptional musical accuracy. It uses eight NOS 6H30 Super Tubes and BAT’s zero-feedback Unistage technology to deliver low noise, speed and precise waveform preservation. Known for its dynamic, highly detailed and holographic sound, it reflects meticulous component selection throughout its gain stage. The VK-51SE includes five XLR inputs and two XLR outputs emphasizing balanced audio performance. Overall, it offers reference-level sound reproduction combining advanced engineering and premium materials to recreate music with remarkable realism and clarity.

This is a one owner unit and was in a dedicated listening room.  It looks absolutely new.  

When Stereophile states this you know BAT built this right , "The VK-51SE is on the short list of the world's best line preamps: a Class A component."

FEATURES 

• Custom input name programming
• Balance
• Phase
• Stereo / Mono
• Display brightness control
• Fade function
• New larger power supply
• XLR input and outputs
• Zero feedback design
• New signal capacitors
• Heavy duty aluminum chassis
• Short signal path design for minimal interference

SPECIFICATIONS 

• INPUT - 5 Balanced
• OUTPUT - 2 Balanced
• TUBES - 8x 6H30 Supertubes
• DIMENSIONS - (LxWxH) 20" x 16.5" x 6.1"
• WEIGHT: 45 Lbs 

IN THE BOX 

• Original box and packing
• Original remote control
• Original power cord

CONDITION 

This unit was well cared for by its previous owner and is near mint.   Looks and operates like new. No smoke.