REL subs with BAT amps

Has anyone used the REL subs run off BAT tube amps? I've run them off VTL and Manley but have never used them with my BAT amps (VK-150se) would love some input, having them run off speaker outputs. Thanks

tom_hankins05-29-2016 12:21pm

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tom_hankins OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 06-05-2016 at 12:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For me it would be easier to attach to the amps. My preamp is close to 30' from amps, and possibly farther from subs depending where they end up.
hasmarto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 198 posts 06-04-2016 at 01:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use BAT amplification with the REL b2. You don't have to attach the ground wire to the amp frame. The most convenient, and right way is to attach the ground wire to the BAT preamp's ground connector. That's what I did, and that's what's described in my REL manual for the balanced amps. You can, of course, attach the ground wire "to amp frame somewhere", but why?
gtsnyder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 06-04-2016 at 12:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for info Tom...love the Rex mono's..very similar to 150 se I had and sold years ago. Missed sound.tried Plinius 103 pass labs 160.5 but came back to Bat's something was missing with other amps. Love sound and yes no fuses is a big plus.
tom_hankins OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 06-03-2016 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete gtsnyder, Mark Schneider at musicdirect said yes they can be used together. The black wire from the REL is used as ground (attached to amp frame somewhere) instead of the negative (black) speaker output. The other two wires attach as normal to the positive (red) binding post. You can call and talk to him at music direct for more info. How are you liking the REX monos?
tom_hankins OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-31-2016 at 12:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've got an email in to both BAT and music direct. I'll let you know what I find out.
gtsnyder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 05-31-2016 at 10:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tom, you might contact Musicdirect since they sell both....I would be interested to find out what you find out .have or Rex mono's and thinking about sub(s)
tom_hankins OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-31-2016 at 12:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The BAT integrated is very nice. I haven't heard the newest model, but would buy one of the previous model, if i was looking for an integrated.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,624 posts 05-30-2016 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tom, can you suggest a B.A.T. integrated amp?

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