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BAT VK-200 vs Classe amps in general?

I've owned a number of SS amps over the years including several Classe amps. I'm thinking about trying BAT and was curious to learn if anyone has direct experience with the BAT VK-200 vs other solid state amps. My speakers will be modest Thiel CS 1.5's but I may go larger at some point. Thanks!
abecollins
karls
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The VK200 is an exceptional amp, very musical and dynamic, sweet and authoritative at the same time. Mine replaced a Bryston 4B-st (which is no slouch either). I think it would also be an extremely good match for your Thiels although I don't have direct experience with this.
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jfrech
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I had a Classe CA-100 I think. About 5 years ago. I almost bought a 2nd until I tried a vk200. The bat is an amazing amp for the money...better imaging, better warmth, and the highs we're really better. The Classe was a good amp, and you do get more power/$$ if you need it. If the VK200 is enough...it's a better amp period. IMO.
mgottlieb
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You can't talk about Classe amps "in general". The post-Omega Classe amps (e.g., the CAM-350 monoblocks) are a major step forward over the earlier Classes. The BAT is terrific, but if you want a fair comparison it has to be with the right power size and price of the recent Classes.
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