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Audio Research LS-16 vs. BAT VK-30

Both these preamps are well respected. Has anyone been able to compare these two units?

One thing that bothers me about Audio Research preamps is that you get a 12 lb. unit with a single transformer, whereas with BAT and others, you get a much more substantial and expensively built piece. With my SFL-2, I have been spoiled.....two chassis weighing 70 pds. Certainly Sonic Frontiers went further than anyone in giving expensive, elaborate design and execution.
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hasse
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Greetings from Sweden

Hi,
I´m also on the lookout for a new preamp and both the LS16 and the VK30 are on my shortlist, I´m also interested in the VTL 5.5. I´ve auditioned the LS16 in my system (McCormack DNA-1 dlx/Magnepan 3.6/R) and I´m hoping to hear the 5.5, the BAT seems to be more difficult to try since there´s no dealer in my area. If you ever get a chance to do a comparison between the Vk30 and the LS16, please let me know how they stack up.
Best,
Hasse
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