I have the BAT VK-80 and I can assure you the 6H30 tubes are very good. Even much of the Audio Reasearch gear has used them!
Choosing between 2 preamps
Hello
I have narrowed down my search to 2 preamps that comes in my budget.
BAT VK-31se
Atma Sphere MP 3 with phono stage(not sure which mk i sent a mail to Ralph)
Both around 2200-2300 dollars.
The BAT Capacitors have been changed to Audience Auricap, instead of 6 each side there are 2 of 10.0mfd 400vdc.
both sounds good, I heard the Atmasphere with my power and B&W 802 diamond, sound was pretty anemic , but i think my power couldn’t drive the speaker properly (AUDIO RESEARCH REF75se)
between both of them because I didnt listen side by side I cant really tell, also difference in all other gear except my Power amp.
I would be happy to get suggestions regarding it. Thank you
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@ghdprentice those were not my speakers. my speakers Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1. but I am right now looking for a preamplifier (i dont have) and I can’t audition these two at home… can you share with me your idea between BAT and Atma Sphere |
I saw this right after I joined the forum https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/atma-sphere-ralph-karsten?highlight=ralph Ralph has replied in generous detail in many discussions I read, including to me when asking for advice here. |
I’ve heard the Atma-Sphere (but not the BAT.) and it’s darn good. @atmasphere service is second to none so you’re safe for service and upgrades. Going from 3.2 to 3.3 + VCap is a worthy upgrade.
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