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BAT Solid State Amps?

BAT tube amps have been discussed extensively here on Audiogon and in the audio press but I've seen very little discussion of their solid state products such as the VK250. In fact I know nothing about them.
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reb1208
518 posts
 
When it comes to BAT, ARC and CJ. In my experience, make sure the piece has a tube in it.
larryken
537 posts
 
I would agree with Mitch's assessment...I also own the VK500 and partner it with a Bat tubed CDP and pre-amp...I like firm, solid deep bass and always felt an SS amp did that end best.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
I have previously owned a BAT VK-500w/BAT pak, it was a good amplifier for its time. It was a touch on the dark side and not the last word in resolution or transparency but then again it was not priced like it was. Yes there are better ss amps out there, but the BAT's can run toe to toe with most similiar priced amps. I do agree that there tube amps offer a better "value".
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
The Bat Vk-500 was no match for the Krell Ksa-250 on my Apogee Duetta Signatures...it strained and became harsh. It was pretty good amp over-all though and I would still rate it 4 out of 5 in the big SS amp camp with the Krell being a 4.5 because of a slight SS grain even though never under strain.

Dave
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