unbeatable Class A integrated

I’m a huge fan of anything Balanced Audio Technology (BAT). Their philosophy is a clean, pure sound with huge dynamics and lots of current. They have always been a perfect match for my Apogee planar speakers. You get the best of solid state and tube together. I don’t use an integrated setup. I have a VK-600 (300 watts per channel), which is designed to be two mono blocks in one chassis that only share the front plate, with BAT pack (huge current add when needed) and a VK-5i tube preamp. They are older classics from their early generations (90’s),, but everything they make is built like a tank. Their designer has always been Victor (he’s literally a rocket scientist). I’ve spoken to him on many occasions for advice. I bought both in mint condition used for less than $6k.

I want to also recommend the new Krell K 300i - My older Krell 400xi died 6 months ago and I replaced it through Krell after it was discovered my 400xi as unrepairable.

i push a set of Maggie 1.7i speakers with no issues at all. The new Krell sounds great - better soundstage, better vocals, horns and strings sound very real. I know everyone complains about Maggie lack of base - I added the base panel to my system and biamped it to great effect. The Krell 300 i has an adjustable preamp out. I did not buy their DAC - I stream via a LUMIN T2.

Just my two cents.

Enjoy the music.

Krell 300i & PS Audio DSD......Drop the Mike

Pass Labs INT-60
Best,
Jim Smith