Balanced audio technology VK500/1000: "Single-Ended Bridge" Topology, 450W into 4 Ohm

[tiefbassuebertr]

Balanced audio technology VK500/1000: "Single-Ended Bridge" Topology, 450W into 4 Ohm

About
http://www.balanced.com/resources/brochures/1998/VK500desc.pdf
I read:
A typical solid-state amplifier
will have four or five gain stages, with a feedback loop traversing these same
stages to correct the signal. The VK-500 uses only two gain stages—without
global feedback. Unusually direct for any amplifier, this purist signal path is even
more surprising in a design of such high power. The ingenuity of the signal
path is complemented by a unique single-ended bridge topology that allows the
use of superior N-channel MOSFETs in both driver and output stages. The
result is a clear, open sound that breathes life into music.
This sounds like a design from Mr. Nelson Pass.
Also the review about
Balanced Audio Technology VK-500 Reviews
and
Product Review
Perhaps a transition from a "ZEN"-topology to a "CSPP" (Circlotron)??
Who knows more about BAT's topology?

 

[banat]

Yes , it is always employed Balanced Bridge / PPP ( Circlotron ) topology inside of this ( Viktor`s ) BAT SS or Tube PP Amp .

Best Regards

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

are anywhere schematics for download?

 

[mr l]

like krell, they don't release schematics. good luck!

 

[a.wayne]

Had a Pr ... not a fan .....................🙁

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

like krell, they don't release schematics. good luck!

I don't need a detailled schematic diagram, only a simlified schematic like that one from the Pass Aleph on page 5 about
http://peufeu.free.fr/audio/schemas/Pass_Aleph_3.pdf

 

[Nelson Pass]

The phrase "balanced single-ended", first used IIRC by Bel Canto, and an
oxymoron if there ever was one, is nevertheless pretty descriptive.

It is likely:

1) Circlotron, either Common-Drain or Common-Source.

2) Two conventional single-ended output stages operated in balanced mode,
either Common-Drain or Common-Source, biased by a CCS or variable
current source.

3) If the product is advertised as lacking global feedback, then it very likely
is a Common-Drain version of 1 or 2

😎

(Fet pin references. Your pins may vary)

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

in post #3 under
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/bat-vk-500-schematics-info.203650/
was an URL with schematic - unfortunately this file in the URL is deleted in the meantime.
Who have save the schematic ?
Here an URL with pics of a dismantling procedure:
https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/238057-balanced-audio-technology-vk500-repair/
In the attachment some images.
At first glance you can see numerous N-CH MOSFETs in parallel mode operation, but no associated source resistors.

 

[Nelson Pass]

I see power resistors associated with each device.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

On several places on the web was upload the schematic diagram - unfortunately only available for a short time.
Maybe one of the members had save the file and can upload here - thank you very much.
Additional URLs for images and repair description:
https://liquidaudio.com.au/bat-vk-500-amplifier-repairs/
https://hometheaterhifi.com/volume_5_3/balancedaudiovk500amplifier.html
https://skyfiaudio.com/products/bat...SUH-4EfcvP6xAAKkqP3SQ8WKjtuS0ijOpwJYjC_ppnQTk

 

[TNT]

So you keep collecting all these schematics through the years - what is your plan - a museum? 🙂 a shop?

//

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

I don't planing a museum resp. a shop.
An owner of the VK500, which is a friend of me, want to perform a repair service and he want to have a service manual therefore - at least a schematic diagram.
Are there so many different versions of the VK500 over the years ?