Classical1 - Maybe I am mistaken, but if you check the BAT website, the 55SE tube complement shows 6V6 tubes, not 6SN7 tubes. The 55SE is based on the 150SE which also uses the 6V6. If BAT has made a change I'm not sure why they show the 55SE listed that way on their website. If so, I stand corrected. For those concerned, I suggest you e-mail Victor for the truth. If you do, please let us Audiogoners know. Thanks.
BAT VK-32 tube preamp or stay with BAT VK-3ix
I have ordered a BAT VK-55SE. (I was using a solid state VK-220). I currently have a BAT VK-3ix which I really think is a nice preamp. I haven't been able to find much on the VK-32 and am curious to know if you think it would be a big step up from the VK-3ix. If I do this I'm probably looking at the non-SE version of the preamp as I kind of like the idea of the 6922's in the chain. (If you think the SE version is the better option plse say so).
Would prefer to not have recommendations for another brand of preamp as I really like BAT and the synergy I got with the VK-220 and 3-ix. I just got the urge to try a Tube amp for the first time, so any thoughts on the VK-32 or 32SE are appreciated.
Source is Ayre C-5xe and speakers = Harbeth M-30, and I don't have a local dealer where I can audition.
Thanks, Mark
Would prefer to not have recommendations for another brand of preamp as I really like BAT and the synergy I got with the VK-220 and 3-ix. I just got the urge to try a Tube amp for the first time, so any thoughts on the VK-32 or 32SE are appreciated.
Source is Ayre C-5xe and speakers = Harbeth M-30, and I don't have a local dealer where I can audition.
Thanks, Mark
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