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BAT VK500

HELLO,I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A BAT VK500 AMP FROM A LOCAL FRIEND. I HAVE HEARD HIS SYSTEM AND DECIDED TO GIVE IT A LISTEN OVER MY HOUSE.I AM GOING TO HOOK IT UP ON THANKSGIVING BUT HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS.THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT LIST ANY SPECS.WHICH I THOUGHT WAS KIND OF ODD. HE SAYS IT IS 250/WATTS/CH. IS THIS CLASS A OR A/B???ALSO WHAT IS THE INPUT IMPEDANCE.I AM A LITTLE LEARY BUYING A PRODUCT FROM SUCH A NEW COMPANY.I AM CURRENTLY USING A FORTE4 AMP.ALL OPINIONS AND COMMENTS APPRECIATED. THANKYOU
captain
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
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
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
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.
captain OP
81 posts
 
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.
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
Hi Captain, I'm happy to hear that you loved the amp!!! I said those same words to myself when I got my BAT VK60's and after almost 3 years I feel the same. Happy listening, Tom
joe_coherent
130 posts
 
BAT: good gear (I own a preamp), but pricey, and warranty is not transferrable to second-hand owners.
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