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
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
I can only concur with the above posts. I no longer own any BAT gear but owned a VK-200 and VK-30. I thought the 200 was a good amp. I also 'thought' I was having trouble with the preamp and sent it in to BAT and the service was great. (The issue I was having was not the preamp.)