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Is Supratek Chenin a good match for BAT-75SE?

I'm looking for a new preamp. for my BAT-75 SE.
I never heard Supratek pre-amp., but all reviews sound so exciting, that I decided to put it at the top of my options list.
I listen to all kinds of music: Rock (60-70%), classical, vocals, etc.
I generally don't like forward and bright sounding systems, and would take musicality,naturalness, some warmth and liquidity over detail any time.
My room is 25x16x8, acoustically treated.
You can see the rest of my system below.
I would also appreciate any other suggestions regarding preamp as well.
My budget is about $4-5 K. (new or used).
maril555

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maril555 OP
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Rgurney,
It is also on my list of preamps to audition.
I heard an opinion though, that BAT 51SE is brighter tnan Supratek, and "bright" is something I would try to avoid.
Regards.
maril555 OP
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Nobody EVER used BAT with Supratek???
maril555 OP
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Thanks, everybody!
But my question remains: Hands-on experience with BAT-75SE and Supratek?

Audiooracle,
Cary SLP 05 looks like an interesting choice, how much $$$ is it?
maril555 OP
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Semi,
Upgrading my speakers would be a next step. I do feel VR-4JR's have more potential, that can be gained with higher quality preamp.
maril555 OP
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Tvad,
Lamm LL2 is another one of the options, I've been considering. Can you make a few comments regarding it's sonic character?
maril555 OP
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Well, since nobody came forward with the impressions of BAT-75SE and Supratek combo, I decided to be the first one to try it, so I placed an order on Chenin preamp.
Mick's response to my question was:" I never met an amp that haven't been a good match with Supratek", or something along those lines.
Cheers.
maril555 OP
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Keith,
I can understand your position on balanced preamp/amp. combination.
Supratek does offer an option of balanced outs on Chenin.
I don't think it employs balanced design though, but Mick's position on balanced connections is quite different, he doesn't seem to think it has any significant advantage over single ended.
P.S. I certainly shared your impression of Lamm's room at 2006 HE.
Regards.
maril555 OP
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Keith,
One other thing also: New Supratek Chenin is about half price of used BAT-51 SE.
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