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BAT REX VS ARC Reference 10

I have been upgrading my system and am wondering if anyone has compared these two preamps that I have under consideration. My system consists of Vandersteen MK II Sevens driven by his amps (they are on their way), MSB Reference Transport and DAC; both with independent power supplies, Aurender W 20 SE streamer. I currently have the BAT VK 5i that is 22 years old and have enjoyed it but its a little noisy. I like a large wide sound stage with depth and height and good definition of individual instruments and voices.
hiflyen
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audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
Have your local Audio Research dealer bring over a REF6 so that you can hear the family sound with Vandy amps Audio Research Ref
Level is definitely worth a listen 
make sure your new amps are run in and then take a listen 
 years ago we compared an ARC
to Rex my customer purchased the ARC when listening with his Vandy 5as
JohnnyR
dawgfish
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I love the 7's -- wish I could make that jump up from my 5a's.  My only comment would be that Richard often demos his speakers with ARC gear, but I don't recall ever seeing him demo them with BAT kit.  Food for thought.

Either way, I'm sure your system will sound amazing.  Happy listening!

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