I went from a 300X to the VK-31 preamp and VK-200 amp, then the VK-500 amp, and heard significant improvements across the board with my demanding speakers, especially in the bass. (The power supply in the 300X and 300Xse is limited by the amount of space in the chassis.) If you like the BAT sound, you could check the price of used SE-type preamps and one of the BAT solid-state amps, and compare these prices with those of comparable ARC units.
Upgrade suggestions from BAT VK-300xSE
I'm looking for advice on an upgrade from my BAT VK-300xSE, without breaking the bank. I'm considering Audio Research LS25MKII & 300.2 or VT100MKIII (used). Or BAT separates, but I've been told; that I'd have to go way up the line to better their Integrated by a significant margin.
My Speakers are Wilson Audio Sophia.
My Source is Krell SACD StandardV.2
My Speakers are Wilson Audio Sophia.
My Source is Krell SACD StandardV.2