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Offered is „VK-80i Reference Tube Integrated Amplifier“ by Balanced Audio Technology as exhibit from the category „Fully integrated Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8869254518 ends on 16.11.2026 at 11:34 o'clock.
Is €4,500 enough to jump on this one? Yes — against recent comparable asking prices with a €5,920 median and €5,041 25th percentile, this sits clearly below the typical market and looks like a strong deal rather than just “fair.”
That makes it especially interesting because this is a respected, muscular tube integrated with the drive and dimensionality BAT is known for; when these are healthy, they can sound big, refined, and very engaging. A clean, good-condition example at this price is the kind of listing worth moving on quickly, especially if it’s been well cared for and comes complete with the usual extras.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) emerged in 1995 in the United States, founded by Steve Bednarski, Victor Khomenko, and Geoff Poor—engineers united by a passion for superior sound reproduction. From its inception, BAT distinguished itself through innovative balanced circuit topology, a design that inherently rejects noise and safeguards signal integrity, setting the stage for its enduring pursuit of audio purity.
The brand specializes in ultra-high-end components, including fully balanced tube and solid-state power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and phono preamps. Hand-built in a dedicated U.S. facility by skilled craftsmen, these products prioritize meticulous engineering to preserve the original signal's natural beauty, eschewing speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables in favor of core amplification excellence.
BAT commands a revered position in the high-end hi-fi market, catering to discerning audiophiles worldwide across over 40 countries. With a 25-year legacy of uncompromising performance, it embodies niche boutique prestige, where balanced architecture delivers unmatched transparency and dynamics for those seeking reference-level systems.
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