I have both BAT VK50-SE and SF Line 3. I listen mainly to jazz(and a lot of female vocals at that) and classical. Only occasional Blues, Rock, new age. I perfer the BAT over the Line 3 as BAT has a bit of warmth without losing any detail. However, SF Line 3 is a very good pre-amp it is very, very detailed and neutral. On some types of tracks (jazz and classical gutiar) I believe I would go for the SF Line 3, but overall I prefer the BAT.
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)