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BAT VK-32 tube preamp or stay with BAT VK-3ix

I have ordered a BAT VK-55SE. (I was using a solid state VK-220). I currently have a BAT VK-3ix which I really think is a nice preamp. I haven't been able to find much on the VK-32 and am curious to know if you think it would be a big step up from the VK-3ix. If I do this I'm probably looking at the non-SE version of the preamp as I kind of like the idea of the 6922's in the chain. (If you think the SE version is the better option plse say so).

Would prefer to not have recommendations for another brand of preamp as I really like BAT and the synergy I got with the VK-220 and 3-ix. I just got the urge to try a Tube amp for the first time, so any thoughts on the VK-32 or 32SE are appreciated.

Source is Ayre C-5xe and speakers = Harbeth M-30, and I don't have a local dealer where I can audition.

Thanks, Mark
classical1
art80342
65 posts
 
thank u classical!!!

seems like the undisputable winner in BAT are the vk75 and or 75se depending on ur love for 6h30....

INTERESTINGLY, a friend came over this morning and we talked a bit about same topic and he remarked that for same amount of money, one would get much much more value with CAYIN / MELODY in their top top range .....

and that he has heard both BAT and these 2 brands, though sonically v different - but still comparable...

I refuse to believe / argue :)
art80342
65 posts
 
cayin / melody beats bat???

any thoughts??

i would hate to believe this ...
tungvu
8 posts
 
Rballdude

I see in the brochure of VK 55SE in BAT web which is with two 6V6. However the VK 55SE I bought from ThanhTung Audio Hanoi is with two 6SN7 instead; is it error with BAT web brochure or is it further modification? Or different standards for different countries?

Is your VK 55SE with two 6V6 or two 6SN7?

Thanks
rgurney
279 posts
 
Tungvu - The VK-55 uses 4 6SN7 tubes. There are none in the VK-55SE. The 6V6 is found in the 55SE, not the 55. Are you sure you got a 55SE?
tungvu
8 posts
 
Classicall,
is your VK 55SE with two 6v6 or two 6HN7?
Thanks
Tungvu
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