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McIntosh MC275 vs Bat VK-60: Anyone compared?

Hello,

Within the next couple of months, I will have a new pair of speakers coming in, the AV123 LS6 line arrays, designed by Danny Richie. The designed recommends 50+ tube watts for these speakers in a medium sized room.

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=97.1

I am in the market for a tube amp to pair up with these speakers. I've got a Supratek Syrah pre that I'll be using.

Back to the topic - I am considering both the McIntoch MC275 and the Bat VK-60. Has anyone made any controlled comparisons with these two in the same system? Any relative strengths and weaknesses stand out?

Thanks
goatwuss

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goatwuss OP
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Maybe you could elaborate on what you mean by finicky? By costly, do you just mean that it is expensive to re tube them?
goatwuss OP
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Thanks much for the replies, especially considering they are directly on topic with real experiences.

It sounds like aside from serice related issues and "environmental" concerns, both the bat and the mac are high quality amps. Likely, I'll start with one from the 'gon and see how it works with the rest of my system. If I encounter a major shortcoming, ill probaly try the other as well, and keep the one I like best.

I would prefer to buy new, maybe I can scrape up the dough, that would make a comparison easier with dealer support. I guess from bat that would be the vk55, as the 75 would be too much $$$ if new.
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