BAT VK500

Well, I've got to chip in my thumbs up for the BAT. Mine has the previously mentioned BAT/PAK. All the headroom you'll ever need, very transparent, and powerful bass. I've heard slightly better depth to the soundstage from the Pass Labs Aleph line of amps, but the BAT's other strengths tip the scale in its favor. BTW, BAT may be a relative newcomer, but they've earned a reputation for excellent build quality and customer service. Good luck.

I use an all bat system on first floor system. 500/wbatpak, 5i and vkd5s. I agree the power cords need upgrading, I use nbs monitor 1's. Expensive but improvements can be heard. I suggest borrowing some and sitching back to stock to see if you hear a difference. I never had a problem. The sound is neutral and detailed. I can't find any flaws. I wish I had a pass 350 for abing. It still isn't tubes but has a natural sound comapred to other solid state gear I have heard. For the price you can't go wrong I don't believe.

Hi Captain, I was just was wondering what your take was on the VK500? A little over 2 years ago when I auditioned amps both tube an solid-state for my system the VK500bat-bak and the Pass Alpha 2 was my favorites out of the s/s amps that I heard. But the Bat mono VK60's is what really had the magic for me. If you get a chance let us know what your thoughts are. Thanks, Tom

Captain- As far as consumer service goes, they get my vote. I was considering buying a used VK3i pre (thru A-gon of course) and sent them an email regarding unit features (indicating a was looking at a used purchase). Got back a response within hours from head honcho Viktor. BTW, bought it and love it.

WELL, I FINALLY FOUND THE TIME TO DO SOME SERIOUS LISTENING TO THE BAT.AFTER THE NEEDLE HIT THE GROOVE IT WAS REAL HARD TO LEAVE MY SEAT,EXCEPT TO TURN OVER THE RECORD.I JUST KEPT PLAYING ALBUM AFTER ALBUM,EVERY SONG!!I LOST TRACK OF TIME.MY OPINION YOU ASK?? WOW,AWESOME,HOLY S---.AWESOME,WOW,WOW,WOW,HOLY,HOLY,HOLY,S---.I QUESS THAT ABOUT COVERS IT.