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Mark Levinson 326s vs BAT Rex Series 1 preamps

My system is a dedicated home theater / 2 channel digital & analog setup. Has anyone had experience with both preamps? Wilson Sasha based system and the left and right stereo is powered by a BAT 600se amp. I watch a lot of movies and like the idea of not burning 18 tubes in pass thru mode BUT what am I giving up sonically if I go to the 326s?

I own the Rex

Best Regards!!

billandsol
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jafant
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How long have you owned the REX?  Do you enjoy it? Have you thought about upgrading to the REX II ?
mgreen27
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"I watch a lot of movies and like the idea of not burning 18 tubes in pass thru mode BUT what am I giving up sonically if I go to the 326s?"

You'll be giving up music. If you install the 326 in your system, within the first 10 seconds of listening you'll know that you made a huge mistake.

billandsol OP
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That is what I thought. I have heard that the Bat Rex makes the Levinson stuff sound small and restricted.
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billandsol-

is your system posted here in Virtual Systems?
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