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Power amplifiers mono — Audio Research VT80 SE
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Audio Research VT80 SE
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The VT80 SE is a monoblock power amplifier from Audio Research, built with a substantial input impedance and a strong signal-to-noise figure. The VT80 SE brings Audio Research's considered engineering to dedicated monoblock power amplification.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,400mV, with input impedance at a substantial 300,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 75W into 8 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 0.7Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 112dB. At 483 x 262 x 468mm and 20.7kg, the VT80 SE represents a substantial monoblock commitment reflecting Audio Research's considered American engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the accurate, richly detailed character Audio Research's broader storied American catalogue is celebrated for, with the strong 112dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the wide 0.7Hz-80kHz bandwidth.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and Audio Research's own preamplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.
Alternatives
Audio Research's own Reference 160M MkII offers a more accomplished flagship-tier alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input sensitivity is 1,400mV, with input impedance at a substantial 300,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is 75W into 8 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 0.7Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 112dB. At 483 x 262 x 468mm and 20.7kg, the VT80 SE represents a substantial monoblock commitment reflecting Audio Research's considered American engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the accurate, richly detailed character Audio Research's broader storied American catalogue is celebrated for, with the strong 112dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the wide 0.7Hz-80kHz bandwidth.
Pairing
As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and Audio Research's own preamplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.
Alternatives
Audio Research's own Reference 160M MkII offers a more accomplished flagship-tier alternative within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
VT80 SE
Input sensitivity (mV)
1400
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
300 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
75
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
0.7
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
80 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
112
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
483 × 262 × 468
Weight (kg)
20.7
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