BAT Solid State Amps?

What does that tell you? I have a BAT tube cd player, phono preamp and preamp, and I like a solid state amplifier. I don't own a BAT amp though. I feel their tube products represent a very good value for the dollar, while their solid state products are simply competative. Their SS products aren't bad, they just don't represent as good a value, IMHO.

I don't think BAT's alone here though, Audio Research and conrad-johnson come quickly to mind, as examples of other companies whose tube products get much more press than their solid state offerings.

My Vk3i PreAmp and VK-200 are a Spectacular Combo...
Cableing is Very Important I Have the HT Magics and Cybals Sound Clear Bright and Lifelike, No roll Off Here especially with my often dead reviewed Soliloquy 6.5 Speakers. The VK-200 Is a Very Special Well Balanced Amp.
I Think It Cannot Be Characterized as Bright or OverBassed.
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When it comes to BAT, ARC and CJ. In my experience, make sure the piece has a tube in it.

I would agree with Mitch's assessment...I also own the VK500 and partner it with a Bat tubed CDP and pre-amp...I like firm, solid deep bass and always felt an SS amp did that end best.

I have previously owned a BAT VK-500w/BAT pak, it was a good amplifier for its time. It was a touch on the dark side and not the last word in resolution or transparency but then again it was not priced like it was. Yes there are better ss amps out there, but the BAT's can run toe to toe with most similiar priced amps. I do agree that there tube amps offer a better "value".