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BAT VK-75 SE Tube Amp and Dynaudio Confidence C1s?


Greetings All-

Anyone out there have experience with BAT tube amps (preferably the VK75SE) and Dynaudio C1 speakers? The amp just arrived yesterday and the VK-51 SE pre amp in on the way. I thought I'd try something different and build a tube based system for a small listening room (10'x 16') in a new condo. Due to the size of the room, I'm looking for a small high quality speaker that will mate well with the BAT gear. I know the C1s aren't the most efficient speaker out there but I'm hoping the combination of a muscular tube amp (juice to awaken the speakers) and a small room (to get SPLs) will result in a synergistic combo. Thanks...
cbd0815
rello
311 posts
 
I use Wilson-Benesch ARCs with BAT. Great speakers that are easy to get into small spaces. Most of the WB line works in small spaces, not a small sound.
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jfrech
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I have the 75SE and Wilson Watt Puppy 6's in a 15 x 18 room. Sounds great. You'll likely be ok given the room size.
cbd0815 OP
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Thanks for the info. Rello- how big is your room? There is a WB dealer close by and I'll check out the ARCs. Jfrech- great set-up! Have you considered going monoblock on the BATs?
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jfrech
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cbd0815: oh yeah i want to go mono. Right now I'm moving to all purist cables...then update the phono stage...then a new amp.
rello
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My room is small only 13 X 14. I do use a rel B2 which adds depth. The ARCs on their own are great. They are extremely coherent and work well at low and high volume. Great built and the least boxy sounding dynamic speaker I ever owned. Mono blocks would be nice but space and heat are a consideration. I use a 31 se with a vk-250 (bat pack) and vkp5 phono with six pack. Bat stuff is great. If you have a WB dealer definitely go listen.
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