Pathos Logos vs BAT 300X


I would like to upgrade my integrated Cary SLI-80 to one of these 2 integrateds. It is going to be tough for me to audition the BAT and almost impossible to audition the Logos. So, I would appreciate any thoughts from Agoners. I am looking for a little more speed and power for my system, but don't want to loose too much of the "tube" sound from the Cary. The rest of my system is Cary 306/200 cdp, Coincident SE III speakers, AZ ic,pc, Transparent Ultra xl spkr cable.
Thanks
Mike
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I have not heard the Logos but I have owned a BAT 300x for 1 month and it is a keeper in my system. I was looking for a 1 box solution and the BAT is one of the best out there. The BAT replaced a ARC VT 100 mk2 & LS 25 and I have not been disappoined with my switch to BAT 1 box solution.
Do not know the BAT. As for the Logos, I did not like it. Compared to my former Plinius 8150, the overall sound is very dark and closed. Not in my list, that's for sure.
Have not heard the Bat 300x but have owned the pathos logos for about two months. I have previously owned a McCormack DNA .5 REV A /TLC combo and most recently a plinius 8200. The McCormack pre/power combo was detailed , smooth, and transparent, but ultimately lacked body. the plinius had great midrange/ bass/detail/power, and added a touch more fullness to instruments, but seemed less transparent than the McCormack combo.For me the pathos logos was the answer. It offers great detail transperency and soundstaging without listener fatigue. Smooth sounding yet quick and dynamic. Added more space around instruments and greater front to back soundstaging than either of the other amps. Excells with vocals and acoustic music rendeering a fuller presentation of instruments and making vocals more lifelike. my search has ended. If interesed in the pathos i would recommend contacting Audio Odyssey (audiogon dealer).Good luck i don't think you could gor wrong with either choice.