bat vk 3i vs arc ls2b

Call BAT on the remote issue, I just bought a VK3 and VK60 (I'm already in love) and Steve at BAT told me they can upgrade the 3 to i status and install the remote option, but only for a short while longer. The only problem being that I can't get the internal phono or single ended inputs on an upgraded VK3, so I'm considering selling it and moving up in their line. I was also unaware of 6 pack being available for this one.

Mthieme, How Much were the upgrades going to cost... Especially to upgrade to the Remote Feature? - I just saw on EBay the VK-3i sell for as low as $750.(non remote)

With the 3i adding the remote is 500, as is adding phono, but with the 3 which is what I have, you pay the same 500 but with the mandatory i upgrade at 250, and phono is not available, and the factory will not be able to do it much longer. I bought without researching enough, and found this out after the fact. I'm thrilled with their products and I'm thinking of moving up the line and selling the vk3. This time I will not cheap out and forget the remote.

call bat on the supertube upgrade...i think ( dont hold me to this) it takes it to a 31se. btw, this a $$$$$$ upgrade, you would be better off selling the unit and buying a used supertube model ( imo).

btw, a really nice pre is the pse h-1. they dont come up that often but here is a run down:

1. 2- 6922/7308 tubes
2. remote
3. sounds like a upgraded arc
4. no phono
5. upgradeable power cord
6. signature factory mod- this is supppose to be a killer (mine is at the factory right now for this).

hope that helps,

mike

Can I still have a phono stage installed in the VK3i?