VTL IT-85
High power, capable of driving a wide range of loudspeakers.
Remote controlled volume and mute with custom remote wand, automatic mute on power up and down.
All-tube full preamp line stage, with buffered pre-out and regulated B+.
Amplifier-driven headphone output, front panel selector switch (pre out mutes on headphone insertion).
No-load automatic shutdown in headphone circuit.
Front panel selectable direct amp in / processor loop input.
Built-in upgrade path for precisely gain-matched horizontal biamping with VTL ST-85.
Extruded machined aluminum front panel in silver (standard) or black, and protective cage.
High quality VTL ST-85 power supply components and output and power transformers.
Easily accessible individual output tube bias measurement and adjustment points on top deck.
Angled-back chassis for easy access of inputs and outputs, sturdy quality structural fit and finish.
Detachable IEC power cord, high quality gold-plated VTL custom binding posts and RCA jacks.
All hand-built in the VTL California factory.
Optional separate MC/MM phono stage available.Vacuum Tube Complement
2 x 12AU7, 2 x 12AT7, 4 x EL34
Output Power
20 Hz – 25 kHz ± 0.1dB < 3% THD
(Stable to 2W)
(Load settings:
Speakers: 5W Headphones: 50 - 500W)
into 4W
Tetrode = 80 watts
into 8W
Tetrode = 60 watts
Small signal frequency response
(< 0.2% THD @ 1W)
1 - 75 kHz -3dB
Class of output operation
AB1
Inputs / Outputs
5 Single-ended RCA /
1 pair 5 way binding posts
Input Sensitivity / Impedance
Line in: 180 mV, Amp in 575 mV / Line in 20KW, Amp in 135KW
Output Impedance
Amp Out: 1.55W, Headphone out: 16W, Preamp out: 400W
Power Consumption
Idle = 200W
Full Power = 600W
Dimensions
W x D x H
15.75 x 11 x 7 inches
40 x 28 x 17.75 cm
Weight per unit
65 lbs (29.5 Kg) fully packed
































































