I have to agree with Jfrech. Given your other BAT equipment, I would go with the BAT P10SE with Superpak and upgrade to either 75SE or 150SE amps. The P10SE, as Jfrech says, has the midrange magic and depth and the 75/150SE amp(s)are a huge upgrade, similar to the jump from VK50 to 51SE
Aesthetix IO Mk II vs. BAT VK-P10SE w/ superpak
I am looking to upgrade from my current BAT VK-P5 phono stage. I am considering either the Aesthetix IO Mk II or the BAT VK-P10SE with Superpak. The rest of my system consists of a BAT VK-51SE preamp with BAT VK-60 monoblocks and Dunlavy SC-IV speakers. I am using a Lyra Helicon on a VPI TNT table with JMW 12" arm. Can anyone share their experiences with either or both of these phono preamps? Thanks in advance.