hi Mark, Thanks for your response. i am so impressed by the VK-80. Now i am thinking about getting a REX 300 amp next year. have not heard one, or even read about it, but i bet it is a killer. my current amp, a Coda 16, is a terrific unit and it may be that the Bat does not really improve on it but i have such confidence in the BAT gear.
So you got a pair of FR20's? they too are on my list of things to consider. I am using Thiel 3.7 speakers, and so far i have really not heard anything (that i can afford) that really improves on them. They are amazing speakers. and yes the DSD DAC II is a fantastic unit.