Ok so I want to transition to a truly balanced system. My current components are single ended only. I have 3 choices of pre's: BAT vk-42SE, BAT vk-23SE or Rogue RP-7. Are there any clear front runners? (Note the 42SE is older, carries risk of servicing?). Thanks
I'll offer that my BAT VK-33SE is outstanding. Of all my gear over past years never have I had a better staging and imaging than with the VK-33SE. As for the two BAT preamps you cited, the VK-42SE is by far the superior over the VK-23. BAT is excellent in their service ethics. If ever you needed any service on the VK-42SE you would be taken care of very well. I hope this helps you.
Ive been a ’phile for 5 decades. Paul McGowan (PS Audio) was one of the first to make reasonably priced differentially/true balanced components, but it took many decades to catch on.
Much/most of the components with XLR I/Os are not true balanced, but thankfully true balanced is becoming more available at reasonable prices
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