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Speakers for BAT equipment

I have a BAT VK-3i pre, VK-200 power, Meridian 508.20 cdp, transparent interconnects and spk cables. I listen to anything except rap and country. I was considering Paragon Regents for a long time until I read some reviews on Newform Research. I'm also thinking about Thiel 3.6 and Merlin VSM. Does anyone have recommendations for the best combination? Price range is around $2500, used. Thanks in advance.
husaskin
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coltrane1
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Well, believe it or not, I'm operating a pair of Martin Logan CLS IIz's with nothing more than a VK200 mated to a VK40 preamp. The output of the VK200 is 200 watts into a 4 ohm load, so don't be surprised if it drives most 4 ohm loads with ease. I've operated this same system with a VK500 amplifier, and although the VK500 provides greater headroom, it was no more dynamic sounding than the VK200. Toss a Genesis 900 sub into the mix and VOILA, you're done!

Enjoy,
coltrane1
pcc
150 posts
 
I agree with Coltranel. I just bought the bat200 for my aerius i, does sound great.
pcc
150 posts
 
By the way when I auditioned the vk200 w/my aerius i, I also borrowed the 3i from the dealer. What a combo, really sweet.
michaelm704
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Aerials! I run a VK-200/VK-30 and the combo is beautiful with the Aerial 10Ts. For the budget you describe you might seek out used 7Bs. The VK-200 has power plenty to spare with 200W into 4. I don't run out of juice at all even in a 15 x 18 room. Wonderful timbre and dynamics.
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