2. amps-preamps
  3. 1046191079

Need opinion in searching for new pre-amp

Hello Audiogon member, I really need your opinions and past experiences regarding my next pre-amp choice. I currently have a BAT VK-30SE pre-amp feeding a BAT VK-60 amp. My question is, when I upgrade my pre-amp, should I stay with BAT or another brand. Would using another brand of pre-amp break up the system synergy or improve upon it. I was thinking on upgrading to Audio Research LS 25 MKII, Sonic Frontiers Line 3se or let me know your suggestion and comments. Thanks in advance for your help.
waynek2005

Showing 2 responses by waynek2005

waynek2005 OP
6 posts
 
I find my BAT setup a little harsh sounding, not as refine and full texture sounding as other systems, eg. ARC LS 25MKII or Sonic Frontiers Line 3. Do you guys have the same problem? I will have a chance to demo the ARC Ref.1.
waynek2005 OP
6 posts
 
Labtec, I agree with your opinon regrading system matching. Do you have a matching amp and pre? I will demo and compare the ARC Ref. 1 to my VK30se this weekend and hope to get lucky with a mixed setup, so far I want to stay consistant with one brand. I may prove myself wrong this weekend.

Tom, can you provide more detail the differences between the 50se and 51se? Thanks.

Anyone here know of a good preamp match for the BAT VK 60?
More to discover