BAT VK-3i vs. VK-3ix


Has anybody compared these two? Is there a substantial difference? Thanks.
rlb61

Showing 2 responses by themadmilkman

From what I understand, the old 3i was based on the same topology as the 5 and 5i. The 3iX is based more on the topology of the 51SE and 31SE. I talked to Victor at CES, and he feels that it is a significant upgrade-- especially given the availability of an SE version.
I have this gut feeling that I will like the 3iX SE more than the 31 SE or the 51 SE. It just strikes me as perhaps being the ideal preamp for me...

I just need to get to a dealer and listen to them. Unfortunately, I can only do that when I travel, as there are no dealers anywhere near me, but we'll see.