Any B.A.T. amp owners-love or not


I am looking into the purchase of the Balance Audio Technology VK6200 amp. I hav eheard they are a great amp but the service is not as one would expect. Also I have heard the failure rate of these amps is higher than usual.
Any feedback concerning this would be greatly appreciated.
128x128theo

I owned a BAT VK500 for about a year. It was actually a
converted VK1000. I loved the amp. Smooth,dynamic with
great control. Very organic sounding. I eventually traded
in the amp for a DNA 500 because the BAT just pumped out
too much heat. As far as service is concerned, I have never
heard anything but stellar comments about them. My personal
experience was no different.

cmach
Hello Theo,

I can't comment in particular about the sonics of the VK6200 or its repair record. I own the 51se pre-amp and the 150se mono block amps and can tell they are one of the best sounding amps on the market today at any price.

As far as customer service issues are concerned, IMHO BAT is simply the best in the business. They just don't come any nicer. If you have any problem, question, whatever, they respond and quick!

Good luck,

Tom
I've had a VK-500 for about four years. 2 years ago, on of the channels got zapped in an electric storm. Viktor responded to my emails personally and arranged to repair and upgrade the amp protection circuits for a reasonable fee. The turnaround time was fast.

I concur with all the positive comments above. BAT makes great gear.

I think this is the first time I've heard anyone question BAT's reliability or service.

-Karl
I've had a BAT VK50SE for three years. Totally reliable. I've spoken to Viktor and Geoff at shows, and you could not ask to meet nicer fellows. BAT are one of the stars of US audio, in my opinion. If they make a Super Audio CD player, I'd seriously consider buying one.

Regards,
Great responces guys this really enhances the comfort level with the purchase.
Thanks to all