bat vk 3i vs arc ls2b

Call BAT on the remote issue, I just bought a VK3 and VK60 (I'm already in love) and Steve at BAT told me they can upgrade the 3 to i status and install the remote option, but only for a short while longer. The only problem being that I can't get the internal phono or single ended inputs on an upgraded VK3, so I'm considering selling it and moving up in their line. I was also unaware of 6 pack being available for this one.

With the 3i adding the remote is 500, as is adding phono, but with the 3 which is what I have, you pay the same 500 but with the mandatory i upgrade at 250, and phono is not available, and the factory will not be able to do it much longer. I bought without researching enough, and found this out after the fact. I'm thrilled with their products and I'm thinking of moving up the line and selling the vk3. This time I will not cheap out and forget the remote.