BAT REX II preamp

BAT has come out with a new REX II preamp.

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bostonbean09-10-2013 5:18pm

rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 09-12-2013 at 10:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It now has a transformer coupled output stage with a transformer replacing each Six-Pak of output capacitors. Upgrade cost from REX to REX II is $7500.
knghifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,668 posts 09-12-2013 at 06:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It now has a transformer coupled output stage with a transformer replacing each Six-Pak of output capacitors. This appears to be the trend in SOTA preamps.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 09-15-2013 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been using the REX preamp for going on five years. Have tried many others, always IMO found the REX to be better. I'm saving for the upgrade. I think, transformers will make for a more transparent sound over using caps.
c1ferrari Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 464 posts 09-15-2013 at 03:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi all, Haven't perused the literature, e.g. specs; however, as always, one should audition the unit in her/his system and confines.