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I'm looking for a high powered and musical sounding stereo amp without breaking the bank. I dont have twenty thousand dollars to get awesome system matching VTL monoblocks and dont want to mismatch my current hungry Thiel speakers. BAT VK-600 seems like a good amp and isnt too costly even brand new from some places. Has anyone heard VTL W/BAT? I see that VTL has a series 2 TL5.5 fully balanced preamp available also which may be the next step for me in the preamp section.

Thanks, Chris
velocityofhue
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driver
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Since you're mentioning this combo, I take it you like the sound of both, so there's a good chance it will work sound-wise. I have a VTL pre and had both BAT amps & pre, but just not at the same time. From what I can remember sonically, I think it'll be a good combination.

What's important is the output/input ratio, so guessing VTL will stay around 200 ohms output impedance and BAT has high input impedance, so this combo will work (on paper).
davt
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I have been very happy with my Classe CA2200 and have auditioned some much more expensive amps. The Classe is very neutral and does not jump up to get attention but is very even throghout the range. I have audtioned it with the VTL 5.5 and the 6.5 and it was great with both. I plan on getting the VTL 5.5 series II in the near future.
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ejlif
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How about the VTL MB 450s or Parasound JC-1s. I've read some reports of trouble with BAT gear. I had my fair share of it with the VK150SEs when I owned them.
stevecham
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Krell FPBcx series of amps will power those Thiels appropriately.
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knownothing
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Have you considered Bel Canto mono blocks?
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