I have a BAT VK500 w/BAT pak and enjoy it very much, I keep looking at other amps but they don't seem to be better, just different and often at a much higher price. I was tossed up between the X350 and the VK500 and am very happy with the decision I have made. I don't feel this is the perfect amp but for right now for me, it works great.
Just got a BAT VK1000 ?
I think some of you here might appreicate this story. I have
been researching for a new amp for the best couple of months.
I was looking at a CJ MF2500A, DNA 225. I wanted a decent
upgrade from Sonographe SA 400. My dream amp was a Pass
Labs X250 but the price was a bit out of my range and
the fact that it weighed 100lbs did not help either.
The CJ and McCormack were more in my range and had the
sonic attributes I was after.
I went to my local dealer and we began to talk about what
I was looking for and how much I wanted to spend. Out of
the corner of my eye I noticed he had a pair of used BAT VK1000 monoblocks just sitting there. Interesting. Never seen one of these before. Hmmm. Nah! Better not. I can't afford them any ways. Stick to the plan you fool!
Well to make a long story short. An hour later I bought one
of the BAT monoblocks. It will be sent back to BAT to change it to 2 channel. My budget was going to be $2K for a used/demo CJ or McCormack. I got the BAT for $2200. The
conversion will cost another $300 or so.
As you can see this posts shows the benefits of sticking
to your plan. So I spent $500 more than I wanted to and
ended up with an amp that weighs in at mere 110lbs from
a manufacturer I was not even considering. Perfect!
Now a few quick questions. I am curious as to how the BAT
stack's up against the Pass Labs X-250. Its hard to find
any info on the VK1000's. What speakers do they tend to
match well with. Any info would be apprecited.
Cheers
cmach
been researching for a new amp for the best couple of months.
I was looking at a CJ MF2500A, DNA 225. I wanted a decent
upgrade from Sonographe SA 400. My dream amp was a Pass
Labs X250 but the price was a bit out of my range and
the fact that it weighed 100lbs did not help either.
The CJ and McCormack were more in my range and had the
sonic attributes I was after.
I went to my local dealer and we began to talk about what
I was looking for and how much I wanted to spend. Out of
the corner of my eye I noticed he had a pair of used BAT VK1000 monoblocks just sitting there. Interesting. Never seen one of these before. Hmmm. Nah! Better not. I can't afford them any ways. Stick to the plan you fool!
Well to make a long story short. An hour later I bought one
of the BAT monoblocks. It will be sent back to BAT to change it to 2 channel. My budget was going to be $2K for a used/demo CJ or McCormack. I got the BAT for $2200. The
conversion will cost another $300 or so.
As you can see this posts shows the benefits of sticking
to your plan. So I spent $500 more than I wanted to and
ended up with an amp that weighs in at mere 110lbs from
a manufacturer I was not even considering. Perfect!
Now a few quick questions. I am curious as to how the BAT
stack's up against the Pass Labs X-250. Its hard to find
any info on the VK1000's. What speakers do they tend to
match well with. Any info would be apprecited.
Cheers
cmach