Your VK200 would be able to tell the difference in the 30/31 I am sure. Any changes when I had mine were noticeable. Ihcho does bring up a good point, the VK5i is xlr only unless you have adaptors.
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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