Meridian 508.20 vs BAT vk-d5se?

I previously had the 508.20 and its successor the 508.24 before switching to the VK-D5SE. Although the Meridians were wonderful players, in my system the BAT is decidedly superior, particularly in rhythmic drive and heft in the bass and upper bass/lower mids. I believe that the BAT's tube output stage has much to do with its sound.

Keep in mind regarding Dave_b's post above that the VK-D5 he had is not equivalent to the VK-D5 SE, which uses the superior 6H30 tubes rather than 6922s.