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摘要

Priced £12,995 and available in both black or silver finishes, theVK-3500 is the latest hybrid integrated amplifier from Maryland's Balanced Audio Technology, and a successor to the VK-3000SE released in 2014. Described as 'celebrating over 25 years of cutting-edge audio design', this new amp replicates the all-aluminium curved chassis of the company's flagship products while, under the vented bonnet, there's a combination of BAT's REX 3-based 6H30 tube preamp with a 2×150W/8ohm bipolar power amp. Circuitry benefits from what are described as 'second-generation oil capacitors' and non-invasive electronic protection.