The 5i is a big step up from the 3i. I had a 5i and paired it with the VK55 for a few months. I loved this combo. I have never heard the 3ix but Stereophile did a review of the 3ix and 55 amp and loved the combo. Go to Stereophile and search. The 5i falls between the 3i and 3ix if you want to save a few bucks and the 5i lets you do some tube rolling :)
How much better is BAT VK-3ix than the VK-3i?
Looking at these to preamps used here on AudioGon. Anyone done direct comparisons of the two? The VK-3i is older and usually sells for much less than the VK-3ix, but how much better is it in real world terms? I can't imagine that it is a night and day difference, and it seems that we always get caught up in the argument that because something is newer and updated that it is better. Maybe it is, but....maybe not. If the VK-3i is not that much better than the VK-3ix, why not buy the VK-3i and save the cash. I searched the archives for direct comparisons, but not much useful info.
This will get paired with a VK-55 amp, which I already have. I am also considering a VK-5i or possibly a VK-31 if I can snag one at a good price.
For now I am set on a BAT/BAT pre/power combo.
This will get paired with a VK-55 amp, which I already have. I am also considering a VK-5i or possibly a VK-31 if I can snag one at a good price.
For now I am set on a BAT/BAT pre/power combo.
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