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VK-55, VK-60, VK-75...

All three of these BAT amps show up with fair frequency on A'gon. There's a bit of a price difference, but not an enormous one, between the later E &F revisions of the VK-60; the VK-75 (which was the VK-60's successor); and the VK-55 (lowest powered, fewest tubes, but newest).

Can anyone which comparative experience differentiate between the sounds of these units? Whether the theoretical difference in outputs matters in 'real world' settings (e.g., w/ 89 or 90 db @ 1W speakers)?

Thanks!
hrodman
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
I had a vk 60 then went to a vk75se. The diff was rather large...not subtle at all. bass control, extension, ditto on the top end, better imaging, better depth, blacker background. All around a better amp. It was a little leaner in sound...but still has a wonderfully fleshed out midrange.

I don't know if the extra power did it...I think it's just a better amp. Much better.
ed_sawyer
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vk55 is basically a cheapened version of vk60. vk60 = vk75 for all intents and purposes. vk75SE is a different animal, and if considering a 75, the se is really the only one to bother with. vk60 is easily the best value of the line, no doubt. vk55 = answer to question no one was asking... aka how to get the vk60 made cheaper and in a smaller box.

-Ed
fishwater
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I am curious how the VK75 would sound, honestly I love my VK60 but want a little more oomph & can't afford the VK75SE. I wish I could justify purchasing another VK60 but really can't. So, no sense bothering with a VK75? I find that hard to believe.
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