BAT or Primaluna


Hi All, I am thinking about getting an entry level autobiasing amp, a BAT VK-55 or a Primaluna. I know that there are many complicating factors such as room and associated equipment, but could anyone help out with which of these might be the better choice? I am hoping to get nonfatiguing highs and natural, "in the room" vocals without flabby bass. Thanks.

Tom
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The BAT gear has established quite a reputation over the last few years, I would not look twice before buying the Bat over the PrimaLuna if I were you, but if i were you, and were talking to myself I certainly would not have any credibility... so you got me there...

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IMHO, BAT is the way to go.. My VK60 has the outstanding tube character like silky smooth top and mid but also carry the solid state like tight and tuneful bass at the bottom.
I own Primaluna and Bat equipment. Bat is the way to go. The Prima is built like a tank and is a very nice pre amp.
I have a way to go before I can buy a Bat pre.

Tim
The Prima Luna, at a FRACTION of the BAT cost, equals it in build quality.

The PL-2 is truly SUPERB, I have owned it for the past 2 years.

I agree ... the PL-2 is Much prefered to the PL-1.

The Prima Luna uses Point to point wiring Thoroughout the Power Supply and the audio signal section ( Only the auto bias section is on a PCB.

The PL-2 sounds Far more detailed and less Tube like than the BAT....

I would not think twice ... PL-2

PL
Very funny Nrchy, it's always good to see a little humor in these discussions. We're supposed to be having fun, right? Thanks to everyone for their opinions. Tom