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Sonic frontiers Line 3? vs. BAT?

Wnated to hear from any satisfied (or not) owners of the Sonic Frontiers Line 3, and especially from anyone who might have auditioned it vs. a BAT VK%i or VK%iSE. I own onw of the latter anbd, though I love the sound, the ergonomocs and remote contrl functionality leave a bit to be desired. If I could, I would upgrade to the VK50SE without a blink..but that'll have to wait a while. In the meantime, I see a lot Line 3 on sale, brand new for very reasonable prices. Since the Line 3 has the ergonomics and functionality in the remote I am looking for, considering selling my BAT and buying one. Would appreciate any inputs. Auditioning is, as usual, out of the question since I live in the Cinti wasteland (as far as hi fi goes, anyway)
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jtinn
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My recommendation is to stick with the BAT. Upgrade to the VK50SE when you can and avoid the SF Line 3. I did not like it at all in my system. I found it lifeless. The BAT equipment is as good as anything I have heard.

I listened to so many preamps (cost no object) in my system and the BAT was the best overall product. I would also recommend the ARC Ref2 over the SF3 as well.
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