Replacing my preamp???


I'm thinking of replacing my BAT VK-3i preamp. My system consists of C-J P11A amp, Meridian 508.20 cdp, and Silverline Sonata speakers. I listened to anything except rap and country. Price range is $1000-1500 used. Thanks.
husaskin
What don't you like about the BAT, if you don't mind my asking? I always thought it a pretty nice piece, in about the same price range.
I think it is going to be extremely difficult to find anything that comes close to the VK-3i for the money you are looking to spend.

I am also quite interested as to what is missing for you with the BAT.
there's a melos sha-gold f/s here on a-gon for $700. send it to melos audio restorations in vegas for their upgrades (keep the photentiometer wolume control if it's still in good shape). it'll still be less than $1500, & it's a steal at the price, imho... even as-is, i tink these are great preamps...

good luck, doug s.