I had a VK300x with the P-3 module. It wasn't anything stellar. The cartridge loading was challenging as you had to solder pins on to ends of the resistors before inserting them on the board. I would argue the point that $1500 could buy you a better setup (used) than the BAT card. I now have an Aesthetix Rhea (used) $1600 and it smokes the BAT card easily.
How good is BAT vk-p3 phono card?
Can anybody tell any experience on vk-p3 phono preamp module with vk-3i/3ix/30?
What I've heard is that it would be as good as any separate phono preamps at $1000~1500.
Does it need a long break in time?
I've just listened to it on vk-30. While vk-30 linestage sounds fantastic, the phono did not sound as good. It was obviously inferior to my friend's Audio Electronics PH-1. The phono module is almost brand new, so I wonder if it needs more time to break in.
What I've heard is that it would be as good as any separate phono preamps at $1000~1500.
Does it need a long break in time?
I've just listened to it on vk-30. While vk-30 linestage sounds fantastic, the phono did not sound as good. It was obviously inferior to my friend's Audio Electronics PH-1. The phono module is almost brand new, so I wonder if it needs more time to break in.