No money. Try this for a pre Bat 3i or vk30 and if you really want to get crazy match the bat 3i or 30 (tube pre by the way) and the bat vk200 ss. I just takes to control over my aerius i and plays the music beautifully. The vk200 is only 100 watts, but completely walked all over my previously bryston 3bst. Also audition it in my home with the 4,000 plinius and crushed that also. Just my 2 cents here. Try it let me know what ya think. It made me a believer and I just bought the vk200(demo for $1800) Looking at a bat pre down the road.
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
What is the best system that you have ever put together , from source to speakers including cables ??? After all the swaps and auditions I'm looking for the final "aahhh, that's the ticket" sound to you and what components took you to Audio Nirvana. {This is a survey of actual auditions, not what you read in a magazine} THANKS,