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If I like ARC, okay with CJ, and run for SF....

What will I think of BAT?
I am very familiar with the "house sounds" and quality of Audio Research and Sonic Fronters, and a little bit with CJ.
I am considering buying some store floor demo samples of Balanced Audio Technology, but don't know much about the brand and will need to wait until I get home to really listen. Will i like these? They are on sale for a good discount and the best deal I can see right now. All I need to do is drive 100 miles, pay. and go! The build quality look firt rate- how is the sound and reliability?
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6550c OP
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Opps, my first post should have said RUN FROM SF. Never did like the sound in any system I tried. But ARC is great and CJ is good too, but a little laid back for me.

Camalk- I'm sure I can listen before I buy too see if they work find but not long enough to know unless the sound is really really bad or they do something wierd like malfucntion or shut off etc.. I just hope they are not dry and lifeless like the SF gear that I have owned.

Thanks kennythekey - i think BAT has added RCAs to some of the products. I know I saw an older preamp that only had xlrs.
6550c OP
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Lostbears:
"If you really like the sound of ARC, why not look for something from ARC?"

I do think about ARC all the time, but there are not too many dealers near me and they have to order everything anyway- no floor samples for all models ect. Anyway, I could get a BAT amp and preamp for about the same cost as a new ARC VS115. Also on the BATs, the store does state that all tubes are new.

You do make a great point about used vs. demo gear. I never considered this, but is does make good sence. I know how store workers dont really care some times and things get tossed and kick around.
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