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Owners of BAT phono preamps, need some info....
I appreciate the info. Are you saying that that is what BAT uses? Thanks! 
Trying a BAT VK-P5 with a Step up Transformer
Thanks for keying me onto this. I think I have figured out a path to try.First, I believe I have found a resource that agrees with my findings. My Dynavector 20x2, 5 ohm 2.58mv cart, doesnt sound as good with a 280 ohm load with a transformer vs... 
Trying a BAT VK-P5 with a Step up Transformer
So my Sonneteer Sedley (SS) preamp is making a come back. In trying a lot of configurations, the Sonneteer Sedley with the DV cart combinations and permutations I'm rating below.BEST - DV on SS set for MC 50 ohm load and 10pf capacitanceVERY GOOD ... 
Trying a BAT VK-P5 with a Step up Transformer
Also notice a dramatic reduction groove / tracking noise between tracks. Also, the click from switching off power to the motor disappeared.  
Trying a BAT VK-P5 with a Step up Transformer
I received the step up transformer and tried it on my Sonneteer Sedley to begin with. It was hard to figure out what it did and if the playback had improved any. The difference became apparent when I used my db meter to level match the test. I se... 
Trying a BAT VK-P5 with a Step up Transformer
I got the VK-P5 for 1150, which I think was a great deal.My main ppre is a Sonneteer Sedley which has been great.Excited to do some testing and listening. 
For ARC lovers, Problems?
Ive been struggling with an ARC problem for over a year. A brand new set of ARC tubes keeps blowing one at a time, and the tube power supply has had issues too.ARC has been gracious about taking care of it, but its been on multiple trips to the fa... 
Node 2i VS Lumin D2
I have the Node 2i on a Denafrips Ares II. To be honest, I have not heard the Node 2i's onboard DAC.I can only compare it to a Chromecast Audio and a Sony UBP-X800 disc player/streamer that was sent through and SMSL SU-98 and the Denafrips.The Nod... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Serious? It takes a special kind to be so obnoxious. Wanna put up your own Audiophile Autonomous Zone?