BAT VK30SE OR HOVLAND HP-100


Hello,
I leave on Azores/Portugal.
Please anyone could help me to decide which preamp I buy a BAT VK30SE or HOVLAND HP-100?
My amp is a KRELL FPB200c
Best regards,
Paulo
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Hi Paulo,
I had the HP 100 with phono & it took the VAC Ren. Sig Mk. II with phono to replace it.
If you can live w/o balanced or remote & are into vinyl - Go For The Hovland.
It is dead quiet, very seductive looking & works like a charm.
Also has 7 inputs, so you can hook up just about everything you own.
A tad less slam than the BAT, but better mids & top end.
Regards
Richard
Agree that Hovland is particularly strong in it's phono section. If you play vinyl, then definitely the Hovland.
Thanks for all the great responses. I decided to buy a HOVLAND HP-200 and I'm very satisfied with it.
Best regards,
Paulo