Not much buzz about BAT lately?

Probably more because Mc sells as a brand because of reputation among non-audiophiles. They also focus on HT a lot, which is where most dealers are earning the cash.

I find little correlation between quality and "stocking" of product. Most dealers don't like having a lot of inventory anyways.

My BAT dealer has 5 or 6 pieces on display/rotation, and it isn't hard to order product (just placed an order for 75SE and it will be there in less than 14 days, fresh and new)

I have no problem with no stock, but I do have problems with no displays. A dealer doesn't even have to carry the entire line, but should at least have some pieces representative of the line. So with BAT, they should have at least 1 tube and 1 solid state amp, etc. That way you can at least get a feel for what you're ordering.

Hi Keith,

Congratulations! All the best with the new amp. I'm sure you will love it.

Tom

I think 5 or 6 pieces on display is good, something in stock would be better, I mean is everybody buying blind ??

The dealer I am talking about didn't have anything on demo and the amp I was interested was only 1500 retail...thats NOT what i call "carrying the line".

As we all know you cant really tell about something until you get it home....so a good dealer should at least be able to loan you something to try, but they got to have it on display to do that.

Tom,

Thanks (as well to your previous comments off-line) and I'm really excited.

I may step up soon and get a 51SE to match :)

Ben- not sure where you live, but let us know and we may be able to help.

Cheers,

Keith