BUI - Guilty


OK, how many of us are guilty of buying under the influence?

My story:

I took last Friday off and was listening to some music after partaking of a newly legal substance.  I was thinking how my system would sound with a quality tube preamp.  Thinking turned to surfing, turned to an auction ending in a few minutes.  So with about 10 seconds left, I threw in a bid a bid as a lark and wound up winning at a super reasonable price.

Guilty, i'm now the proud owner of a preowned, recently serviced BAT VK-30SE.  Should be here by the weekend.

So what you in for?
vinylzone

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I took last Friday off and was listening to some music after partaking of a newly legal substance.

I have a feeling that might not have been a "cold one".
Reading is fundamental indeed.

@vinylzone, nice score!

BAT seems fairly well balanced, in terms of playing well with others.

Now I wonder what is on your amplifier short list.
Perhaps more BAT, SS amp w/ tube pre, all tubes?

Happy hunting, and perhaps use the same technique on your amplifier purchase ;-) and let us know if you get the same results.
vinylzone,

Bryston and perhaps Simaudio; good brands that are high-current and stable across a wide impedance range.

I'm not a current/former maggie owner, so cannot comment on best SS amp to use with your BAT preamp. I hope your local dealer is helpful, good luck and have fun.