I owned the VK500 for several years. It will power anything. It's a great amp. I ultimately returned to tube power because I prefer that presentation.
Balanced Audio Technology VK-500 (with batpak) vs Carver Signature Sunfire
Has anyone ever compared the merits of the Carver Signature Sunfire Amplifier to Balanced Audio Technologies VK-500 or 200?
I have both and haven’t done a proper A/B yet, but wondering if anyone else has?
My quick thoughts are:
The Carver can get sound from cinder block. That amp is incredible for the amount of power it can throw at a speaker. Not sure how good it’s dampening is though. Bass always seems a little flabby. A flowing, fun amp that is bulletproof.
The BAT VK-500 is very solid on the bass. Will quickly blow a fuse on speakers that have any kind of problems. Generally a grand, romantic very fleshy and alive sounding amp. I can’t imagine solid state can get much better than the BAT VK-500.
Just trying to decide which to part with...
I am driving Infinity Kappa 7 and/or 8’s.
Your thoughts are appreciated!
I have both and haven’t done a proper A/B yet, but wondering if anyone else has?
My quick thoughts are:
The Carver can get sound from cinder block. That amp is incredible for the amount of power it can throw at a speaker. Not sure how good it’s dampening is though. Bass always seems a little flabby. A flowing, fun amp that is bulletproof.
The BAT VK-500 is very solid on the bass. Will quickly blow a fuse on speakers that have any kind of problems. Generally a grand, romantic very fleshy and alive sounding amp. I can’t imagine solid state can get much better than the BAT VK-500.
Just trying to decide which to part with...
I am driving Infinity Kappa 7 and/or 8’s.
Your thoughts are appreciated!