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BAT POLL...

CALLING ALL BALANCED AUDIO OWNERS! How many of you wish BAT made more powerful solid state amps. I have their vk-1000 monoblocs and i love them. But i feel need for 500-600 plus watts a side minimum into 8 ohms for my nautilus 801's. Dont get me wrong, the amps are no wimps. But i'd like to try a bigger amp. But where do you find a big amp that is warm detailed (not overly so), crystal clear, and authoritative at the same time? Maybe i'll add 2 more monos and forget about it. What do you think?
avnut
dynamics20
7 posts
 
try 2 Plinius SA250 MKIV, one amp is powerfull enough to drive a nautilus 802 beautifully, probably 2 amps will help you out. I use a plinius SA100 on my nautilus 803 and it sounds warm yet detailed, not as detailed as krell FPB series but certainly warmer.
avnut OP
153 posts
 
Thank you for all of your responses so far. You guys are great. Most of all you're smart and knowledgable about this hobby. Thats why I post. Even if I do sound silly, I figure its best to get my wild ideas out into the open and be done with it before I spend money on something I dont need. I now think I should refine what I have and possibly try some BAT tubes on top as suggested by Alexanderj. I cannot afford the Rowlands yet. Thanks again you guys for the input.
pcc
150 posts
 
I auditioned the bat 3i with the bat vk200 and also with the plinius sa250 mkiv. I really what the plinius cause it is a nice looking piece of equipement and everyone said it should sound better than the bat vk200. Not trying to slam anyone, but the bat 200 killed the plinius. There truely was no comparision. Maybe my martins just like Bat. Pete
eddy0ea8
1 posts
 
i think that you must make changes in your room!
i had also this feeling with my levinson.
try to move your speakers, put curpets on the walls....
and try another loudspeaker cable.
avnut OP
153 posts
 
thanks Eddy@net. you read my mind. i'm looking for tapestries today for my bare walls. room treatment should
be a big step toward getting a more focused sound. this is a new "tweak" for me. we'll see. thanks.
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