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bat vk3ix OR bat vk32se PAIRING bat vk55

staring to move from my BAT vk300x to PRE-POWER and would really appreciate some advise on which of the above combination is better.

aware that the 2 preamps are of different price category but have read that the vk3ix is sweeter ect...and not exactly CAN/SHOULD be compared to vk32se. In short they are different class hence wondering if it makes sense comparing. Further, the bat vk55 is the max i can afford now hence wld decide on that as a fixed option as power amp.

Definitely would appreciate the ideas of tube swapping in the preamps and aware that 32se despite presence of 6H30, allows for swapping as well (without change of any circuit board...or am i mistaken)

My CDP is MARANTZ CD15 and SPEAKERS are Vandersteen 2CEsig2

any comparision is appreciated. : )

and yes, the 32se/55 pairing cost 3000usd MORE than the 3ix/55 pairing ....is this increase worth it?
art80342
nrwillia1
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Hello,

I own both the Vk-3ix and the VK-55. The speakers are Zu Druids (101 dB efficiency). What I found the 3ix do is to create a massive sound field extending left to right and front to back. More of the recording hall was fleshed out as well as rock solid focus of instruments.

After talking to BAT, I will upgrade to the SE version of this piece.
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
Hi Art,

Both solid-state and tubes got their "thang". BAT wants to market and sell to both camps. Ask Victor what he's using in his system and that will tell you where his personal preferences lie.

Enjoy,

Tom
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samzx12
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What does he use?
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
Hi Sam,

Check to be sure, but the last I heard ..... REX/VK150se driving Avantegarde Trio's

Tom
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samzx12
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Oh is that all...lol. Must be nice to have what, $33K for amp and pre ;)
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