BAT VK-60, VK-55 or ????

Thank you guys for the recommendation. It looks to me the 60 would have better bass than the 55? It does have an extra transformer and a bigger amp to boot. I know the 55 was a room heater and I bet the 60 would put out more. Does the 60 suffer from any reliability issues?

Wonder how the 55SE would compare to the 60.. I think the SE version is more than just dropping in two 6H30's. Their website says it has a larger power supply and bigger capacitors than the standard VK-55.

Hello Samzx12,

Check with BAT on this but I believe the third transformer is on the underside of the unit. Victor told me once that through a more efficient design of the circuit he was able to squeeze a few more watts out of the VK-55 than the VK-60.

Overall, IMHO BAT tube amps are some of the very best sounding tube amps on the market.

Enjoy,

Tom

Classical1,

Perhaps I was unclear. In addition to 6H30, the -SE versions have an extra PCB with a separate transformer and three separately regulated circuits for tube filaments.

samzx12,

not sure anyone commmented here on "Does the 60 suffer from any reliability issues?"

I have ran BAT tube amps for about 8-9 years. Started off with a VK60 for a few years, then a 75SE, last 2 years, 150SE's. Other than a few 6c33b tubes arcing and popping fuses (it's just the tube here, those tubes are that way, which takes about 5 min to fix), they have been rock solid.

I don't think you have to worry on reliability. Just keep a few fuses handy (radio shack) and a extra 6c33b tube...