Preamp for BAT VK-60 s and ML Requests

I have tried running a CD straight into amps and have been initially impressed, but realize after a day or two it is not as musical - not as dynamic - not as full-bodied as when using a good pre-amp. I have had very good luck with the BAT VK50SE and the VK60s (monos).

Good Listening!!

I totally agree with Jkphoto. The BAT VK-50SE is the perfect match. Dead quiet with a huge soundstage and great tonality.

I'll second (and third) the previous replies.
VK50SE is the way to go. After you hear this piece, nothing else comes close.

Paul

I cannot say which is the best preamp for you. What I can tell you is this: you really MUST get a preamp. I used to use a dCS Elgar without a preamp (as brainwashed by my dealer, Jonathan Scull, and others). I then decided to acquire the Aesthetix Callisto preamp (upgraded with double outboard power supplies). The improvements were immense: the digital front-end suddenly became musical, soundstage became huge and the loss in transparency was so miniscule as to be barely noticeable. In sum, there is nothing to replace a high quality tube-preamp.