BAT VK 500?

I picked up a used VK500 here on Audiogon about a month ago, it is a terrific amplifier, quite a beast. Smooth, with plenty of authority and the reliability of transistors. My point of reference is a Classe DR8, also a very good amplifier, but with my BAT VK30 preamp and Martin Logan Quests, the VK500 sings! ATB, Jeff

Eddy, I think you can't go wrong with the BAT VK-500. I had a VK500 driving a pair of Dyanudio Confidence 5s. It made those speakers sing and had plenty of bass. That is saying a lot considering how power hungry the Dynaudios are. I was using it with a VK-5i preamp which had great synergy. The midrange on that system was FANTASTIC.

I just did an entire system overhaul for non-audio reasons and sold the speakers, VK500 and have the 5i for sale. I went with more efficient Talon Khoruses and upgraded to the BAT VK-50SE pre, and VK-75SE amp. I think the fact that I stuck with BAT electronics is a testament as to how good they are and what a value.

Also, because of a glut of VK500s on the market, you can STEAL them for about $2800. IMHO, the VK500 is THE best solid state amp you will get for that price.

The VK 500 is a great amp
and a terrific value

This amp is awesome!!! I used it for a while.Much more musical than the Plinius. I dont know the Pass gear is pretty awesome. I sold my BAT and went with Levinson. Everyone is diffrent. Good luck