BAT VK80 or REX II?

Wish I could give you a comparison, as I run the RexII. I would imagine they are similar. Love my RexII. Might suggest you call BAT, they are usually accessible. Also maybe talk to Glen Poor at Geoff Poor Audio. Glen sells BAT and was once a partner in the company.

Thanks for your answer. Might I ask what amplifier / cables are you using? For reference, I have a pair of Lamm M1.2 and the VK50SE. Tara Muse between them and Kubala Elation! for my Dunlavy SC V. Right now I'm not sure if i reached the peak of mid-range resolve of my speakers or there is room for improvement in the preamp area.

Love my VK-80. They are now discontinued so you are lucky to get a new one if you buy it. The replacement (VK-85) is solid state and not tube.