I heard BAT was sold

I can't confirm this but I think the new owner is Music Direct.

taters01-18-2013 12:08am

marakanetz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,473 posts 01-18-2013 at 03:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd wish VK a happy retirement
jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 01-18-2013 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 Marakanetz. I've owned 9 pieces of BAT equipment over the years, great stuff.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 01-18-2013 at 07:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is Music Direct. I dont think VK is going anywhere. From what I heard he is being freed up to do more R&D. I Use BAT from begining to end in my system. Have had good luck with the products I have used through the years. Hope this is a big win/win for both parties.
triode Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 263 posts 01-18-2013 at 11:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Interesting that Music Direct is pursuing vertical integration at this juncture in the audio biz. I had a VK-D5SE CDP for many years, and it was a fine piece. The gents at BAT are good people and VK has always been a valued contributor here and elsewhere. I hope all the parties did well in the deal, and those who wished to remain were able to do so.