BAT SS amps VS Ayre MX-R


I have a BAT VK-250SE with a VK-52SE preamp. I'd like to try a different solid state amp and eventually preamp to go with my Hansen Audio Prince speakers. I think the Prince's would benefit from a more high powered amp. I like the overall sound of the BAT equipment. I've considered the VK-600SE. I'm just alway interested in something different and maybe better. I'd like to hear form anyone with experience with either BAT or the Ayre MX-R amp or any other suggestions. With the Prince speakers I've left the upgrade path. I'm looking to do the same with my electronics. My front end is a Modwright Truth Transporter with Vintage tubes. I'm very happy with it.
arthurp

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Hi Arthurp,

I use BAT VK 600 SE in monoblock configuration (600M SE) and i'm very pleased about these amps, maybe apart from the heat they produce summertime (400W each on idle.
Aftermarked power cables is also expencive to test since each amp using two power cords each.
The midrange is superb, the same is the lower range, the upper range is very good to.
It is very good in detail presentation.
I use mine together with the new dCS scarlatti and Sonus faber strad speakers. Cables are from kimber select (1130-1038)

For me the system is a bit on the warm side, but that is how I prefer it.

Before I purchased the BAT I was using some electrocompaniet nemo 600W monoblocks and change to BAT was a huge upgrade for me and have my strongest reccomodation.
However, I can't compare it with the other amps you mention here, but for me this is most likely the end of the road (however, these words has often been used before as well)

Kind regards
Geir
Norway