Any B.A.T. amp owners-love or not

I've had a VK-500 for about four years. 2 years ago, on of the channels got zapped in an electric storm. Viktor responded to my emails personally and arranged to repair and upgrade the amp protection circuits for a reasonable fee. The turnaround time was fast.

I concur with all the positive comments above. BAT makes great gear.

I think this is the first time I've heard anyone question BAT's reliability or service.

-Karl

I've had a BAT VK50SE for three years. Totally reliable. I've spoken to Viktor and Geoff at shows, and you could not ask to meet nicer fellows. BAT are one of the stars of US audio, in my opinion. If they make a Super Audio CD player, I'd seriously consider buying one.

Regards,

Great responces guys this really enhances the comfort level with the purchase.
Thanks to all

I can only concur with the above posts. I no longer own any BAT gear but owned a VK-200 and VK-30. I thought the 200 was a good amp. I also 'thought' I was having trouble with the preamp and sent it in to BAT and the service was great. (The issue I was having was not the preamp.)

I've had a VK200 now for a year and still love it. I also owned a VK3i and when I decided to sell it to someone across the Pacific, Victor Khomenko had it converted to 220V and sent it off to the buyer for me. The people at BAT were very accommodating and easy to work with. Oh and yes, BAT amps run very hot. It makes summer listening a challenge.