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Quick question on BAT preamps

How many outputs do they have, I realize a left and a right output but does it have a pair of left and right? Which BAT pre's have single ended outputs? I am looking into VK5i,VK3i,VK30 or a VK50 if I can swing it. Any help would be great, thanks, Tim The Tire Guy.

I only ask because there website does not go into detail like this.
tireguy
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dave43
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Tireguy:
My VK3i has both balanced and single ended outputs.
Dave
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tabl10s
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Just the 3i and nothing else.
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swampwalker
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Tim, as far as I understand it, a true (not upgraded) VK3i such as mine and Dave's has both balanced and single ended inputs and outputs. I am not sure if both outputs are live simultaneously. Not sure about the 30 and 50. If you email BAT, you'll get an answer almost immediately from VK himself.
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jfrech
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The VK50/50SE has 2 outputs both balanced. BAT sells great adapters to go to single ended. IMO, get the best BAT preamp you can afford, then use the adapters in u have to. No big deal there...
bamafan
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The VK-5i, VK-50, and VK-50SE only have balanced inputs and outputs. BAT makes an excellent adapter to allow the use of single ended cables. From what I remember, there are two pair of outputs on each model. Hope this helps.
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tabl10s
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In an interview with S'phile, Victor said the adapter's degrade the sound.
linnite
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Ask Victor, he hangs out at Audio Asylum, and is very active in the forums over there.

later, Greg
tubeguy4599a9
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Buy the Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mkll or the Pass X2...these are
much better than the BAT.
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