BAT 300i


BAT has come out with a new integrated, the 300i. Any comments on this or on BAT amps in general. I have a friend who raves about them, but have not had the chance to audition one. I have Audio Physic Virgos and need a better amp. thanks.....
mythtrip
Veery nicestuff but that amp is pricey.You can get a used VK3 pre for $1250 and a fantastic BAT 60 wpc tube(fine in mist sized rooms for your speakers) or a 100 awtt SS amp both for less than $2K.But that intergated will cost $4K.Phono section $500 more.And to do it up right $500 for regular tubes and $1000 for SET 6H30 "Super Tubes".Yea it'd be sweet.Nice warm line stage combined with the bass control of 150 wpc.But when I see a $4K VAC Avatar up here on Audiogon I'd say that with some NOS tubes would be the smart money.Or a seperate tube/pre combo used from BAT
I listened to the 300i for a while and it does sound terrific, the best integrated I've heard. If I was leaning towards an integrated the 300i would certainly be on my list (the Magnum Dynalab intrigues me as well). As for the relative value...for roughly the same price (used) my VK30/VK500 combo beats the 300i hands down.
With all due respect you guys are comparing list price of the new unit that comes with (non-transferable) warranty and dealers support to used market prices that are less than half of the list for BAT gear. If you compare it to list prices of new BAT gear, the pricing of this unit does make sense.
It’s up to you if you want to take chances with used gear.
If you are shopping for a new integrated in this price range get one for the home audition.
This integrated should work very well with Virgos.
BTW, I've heard them with 30Se/VK60 - great combination.