For what it's worth, I am running a BAT vk200 into my 1.6s, and have never felt that I wanted to experiment with anything else. For me, this combination let's me forget about equipment and just enjoy the music with worrying that there's something 'more' out there. Good luck.
BAT VK-200 or Odyssey Stratos for Magiess 1.6s?
I have narrowed my choices to these two. VK-200 is a bit higher price (used) compared to Stratos new with cap upgrade.
Both have rave reviews. (my ideal choice would be BAT VK-60, but can't afford it yet.)
Set warrantee issue aside. What would be a better choice for my system, in term of sound quality?
My system are
Maggies 1.6 (upgraded cross over) with Julian Zu cables (bi-wiring)
AES AE-3 (tube rectifier) pre-amp (used with Oxyfuel Zu Cables)
Cal Ikon 2 CD player (to be upgraded to Cary 308 soon).
I usually listen to a lot of female vocal, plus some Jazz, Classical, and general (anything, but heavy metal and rap)
I don't have a sepecific room size yet as I will get a house next year and hopefully the listening room size would be standard size. For now I will use it temporarily in 13'x17' room. I do not listen to very loud music.
I would love to see alternatives as well.
Thanks a lot
Ake
Both have rave reviews. (my ideal choice would be BAT VK-60, but can't afford it yet.)
Set warrantee issue aside. What would be a better choice for my system, in term of sound quality?
My system are
Maggies 1.6 (upgraded cross over) with Julian Zu cables (bi-wiring)
AES AE-3 (tube rectifier) pre-amp (used with Oxyfuel Zu Cables)
Cal Ikon 2 CD player (to be upgraded to Cary 308 soon).
I usually listen to a lot of female vocal, plus some Jazz, Classical, and general (anything, but heavy metal and rap)
I don't have a sepecific room size yet as I will get a house next year and hopefully the listening room size would be standard size. For now I will use it temporarily in 13'x17' room. I do not listen to very loud music.
I would love to see alternatives as well.
Thanks a lot
Ake