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Bat VK-31SE vs. 51SE. Sonic differences?
Hello Tom,The 51se is more extended then the 31se on the top end with more resolution of finer detail but at the same time it's not as bright. The mids are richer and more vibrant in texture, the bass goes lower with better definition. Soundspace ... 
Prana Deva vs. Nordost Valhalla
First I tried the Valhalla power cords. I could not believe what I was hearing. I was so impressed with what I was hearing that I figured I should try the Valhalla interconnects and speaker cables. At first I just installed the interconnect betwee... 
Which Tube Pre for 5K?
Robal,Try the BAT 51se. Best sound and customer service I've come across!All the best,Tom 
Prana Deva vs. Nordost Valhalla
Hello Kmiller,I would just like to say that if you can to try the Valhalla in your system. If you need a dealer to get a in home audition I can put you in touch with one.All the best to you,Tom 
WILL THE NEW 60,000 AVALON ISIS BE THE BEST YET?
Hello Robert,My orginal pair of Eidolon speakers (non-diamond) were in the curly maple finish. At that time it was a premium finish. I bet they are gorgeous.Enjoy!!!!!Tom 
WILL THE NEW 60,000 AVALON ISIS BE THE BEST YET?
Hello Strapper,I meant to ask you... what finish did you decide to go with? They all are beautiful! When I broke in my Eidolon Diamonds it took a little over 500hrs before they really started to show their stuff. They actually kept on improving (a... 
WILL THE NEW 60,000 AVALON ISIS BE THE BEST YET?
Hi Strapper,Wishing you all the best with them. I would love to hear them sometime. I think I live only 15-20 minutes away from you. Enjoy!Tom 
Question for BAT 6H30 tube owners
Hello,Please check with the fine folks from BAT on this. BAT did buy up the entire stock of the NOS 6h30 tubes. These are called the "BAT Super Tubes". They sell these with their new SE" gear and they are available to costumers at a premium price.... 
All the Emmlabs dcc2/cdsd hoopla..
Hello,IMHO it trounced my already well regarded ML 360s-37 combo. I have not heard better digital. 
Need to turn volumn up to break in speaker cable?
Hello Yxlei,No, you don't need to turn the volume up to break-in cables. You do however need to play a recording with a wide bandwidth.Good luck,Tom 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Exlibris,Glad you are enjoying music with the EMM combo. Just want to let you know to let the CDSD break-in on both CD and SACD for a long time. At least 500 hrs before it will sound its best. I'm loving my combo and have yet to hear anything bett... 
BAT VK-75SE & VK-51SE break in time
Hello Savourdos,First congratulations! I know my 51se and 150se mono-blocks have brought me hours upon hours of musical enjoyment and I wish you the same. 300 hrs is about on target. As you clock on more time you will hear the music open up and br... 
BAT line stage and amp users: What power cords?
Hello Cte,I own the 51se and the 150se mono-block amps. I recently put the Valhalla power cords on them and the improvement went well beyond what I've heard from other power cords. It made a dramatic improvement that IMO was profound! If you would... 
Any expericience with Nordost Valhalla powercord ?
Hello,I recently put Valhalla's on my BAT 150se mono-block amps and my 51se pre-amp. Wow! Also, did a shoot out over a friends house of power cords on his Meitner DCC2 and CD-SD. The Valhalla was easily the most neutral and transparent. Feel free ... 
Neutral powercords
Helo Bernhardknoop,I would recommend checking out the Nordost Valhalla P.C.'s.The most neutral IMO that I've heard thus far.Good luck,Tom