I'm using the vk-60's in monoblock configuration. Compared to the vk-500 which they replaced, there is definitely less bass and less solid "grasp" of the speakers. The midrange is what the vk-60's are all about. Also replace my vk5i with the vk5se--there's substantial difference in the quality of the bass of the two preamps--the vk5i being somewhat soft.
How does BAT VK-60 do in Low-end frequency?
I would like to ask any of you who have compare BAT VK-60(stereo mode) with other Hi-end Solid State amp like Mark Levinson, Krell, Plinius, Pass Labs, or especially Jeff Rowland. I'm not questioning about mid-range of the BAT but I'm not quite sure that it can produce bass comparable to those SS amps.
My current setup includes:
1. Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 CD Player (Tube)
2. BAT VK-5i Preamp (using Amperex Globe 6DJ8 and TungSol 5881 tubes)
3. Jeff Rowland Model 5
4. B&W 802 S3
I, mostly, listen to smooth jazz with a lot of transient attacks. And I still need some more excitements and punches from bass. Would it be more bass from BAT VK-60 replacing JR-5? Thanks in advance.
My current setup includes:
1. Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 CD Player (Tube)
2. BAT VK-5i Preamp (using Amperex Globe 6DJ8 and TungSol 5881 tubes)
3. Jeff Rowland Model 5
4. B&W 802 S3
I, mostly, listen to smooth jazz with a lot of transient attacks. And I still need some more excitements and punches from bass. Would it be more bass from BAT VK-60 replacing JR-5? Thanks in advance.
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