Love the BAT product. 52SE a great preamp and excellent for the money. Friend was running the REX for a while but his room is quite small and I think he found the heat an issue. Plus he changes gear frquently. Really like the sound and benefits of running tube pre with ss amp. have run Audionote tube with Bryston 14bsst and sounded great. Now running Edge 12.1 amp with Allnic L3000 pre and relly like the results. Also have the Edge sig 1.1s.e pre and think the Allnic may sound best.
BAT Thoughts.....
i am a tube guy but my listening space get's too warm with the vk-55 tube amp. the vk-5i tube pre seems to be less of an issue. ever tried a tube pre/ss amp pairing? also, i will get another tube amp for the winter season and desire something with a bit more "creamy dreamy" presentation than the 55, which i found to be lacking in sound warmth (the unit itself could sure get warm!. the cary brand works for my ear but wondering if anyone has other thoughts?