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Bat VK-300se vs. Luxman 509u

I currently own a Bat VK-300se and like the unit very much. I have been toying with moving up the audio chain and would still like to stay with an integrated amp. Other equipment in my system are Meadowlark Blue Herons and for a source I have a Tri vista 21Dac and the Sony 5400ES.
In your opinion would the move from Bat to the Luxman be a sideways move or a move up?
Other amps I have been considering are the Luxman 590Aii or one or the top end Accuphase integrated units.

Thanks
Eric
eric_stefko
eric_stefko OP
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glai
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Luxman would be a nice upgrade provided speakers are reasonably efficient.

I had the 590 and previously had bat51se along with pass amp.
eric_stefko OP
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Glai

Thanks for the response. The Blue Herons are 90db and 4 ohm speakers so not super hard to drive.
rtn1
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Why are you staying with an integrated? Have you considered getting separate BAT pre and BAT amps? Or get a BAT pre and add to another solid state, like Pass or a Luxman? It really depends on whether you want the next evolution, or a whole other type of sound.

If you really have it down to 2 integrated units, can you do a home demo? Even with shipping and a restock fee, it may be worth it.
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