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BAT VK55 vs VK 60

the 60 appears to be an older model (95?) vs the newer 55. Is the 55 an improvement in sound, notwithstanding its slightly lower power? is it worth the extra $500 or so?

Also, I'll be running it with a Shindo preamp, which is single ended. So is this a waste since the BAT is engineered to be balanced and this is their raison detre. I've heard that it may be a bit noisier or have hum in SE mode.

mikeyc8

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trcnetmsncom
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Hello Mikey,

I just wanted to let you know that Victor once told me he actually was a able to squeeze a little more power out of the VK-55 over the VK-75. Just a more efficient reworking of the circuit design would be my guess.

I never had a chance to compare the VK-55 to the VK-60. Total agreement with Ed, the VK-60 at used prices is a down right steal!

Good luck,
Tom
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