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1: Re: CJ PV-8 opinions?) (17.84)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-27, 08:34:06 (24.161.10.89)
The C-J PV8 is much better for music listening than a BAT VK3i is. If you buy a BAT VK3i,you will not enjoy listening to music for very long.You will be SALESHACKED into a constant "upgrade" neurosis. .......
2: Re: First hand impressions (17.84)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-05-31, 09:38:24 (24.161.9.94)
Here's another opinion.NOT to start a flame war either! I had a BAT VK3i and replaced it with a Conrad Johnson PV10a.The C-J PV10a is warmer,much more 3D,sounds like a tube pre-amp and is easier on th .......
3: Re: BAT tube rolling... (17.20)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-01-26, 08:45:23 (24.29.92.250)
To be honest w/you,don't even bother using different tubes in the BAT VK3i. It's kind of a waste of money really.You will end up on a wild goose chase that will cost you a ton of money.Other pre-amps .......
4: Re: I just call things as I hear them.... (16.93)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-27, 16:29:05 (24.161.10.89)
As I've said before....I've listened to the BAT VK3i in numerous systems and it still had the same sterile 2D,solid-state type of sound in all the systems that I tried it in.The C-J PV10a still sounde .......
5: Re: If it's a musical sounding pre-amp you look for (16.61)
Posted by Scott T. on 2001-01-08, 09:32:56 (24.161.10.89)
Avoid the BAT VK3i!The BAT sounds solid-state.Sterile,and analytical. The VK3i has no Tubey sound whatsoever.Watch out for the SALESHACKS on this forum! .......
6: Re: Is BAT VK-3i tube sounding or more SS sounding? (16.24)
Posted by Scott T. on 1999-10-18, 11:54:58 (24.29.92.111)
I owned a BAT VK3i for approx. 1 year.It was built nice,had a nice remote and was definately a cool looking piece.My problem with it was that it didn't really sound like tubes.Too neutal and too brigh .......
7: Audible illusions M3a vs BAT vk3i (16.10)
Posted by Fernando on 2000-03-24, 06:47:37 (195.235.39.187)
I'm searching for a tube preamp to complete my system (CD player Sony XA 50ES, Musical Fidelity XA 200 monoblocs and B&W 802 Matrix). Now I can choose between 3 preamplifiers (second hand but almost n .......
8: Tube rolling: BAT VK3i do tell, and thanks! (14.50)
Posted by otari on 2002-03-02, 19:56:32 (151.203.239.90)
I bought a BAT VK3i used today. This piece sounds good but if you tap the top of the case it's microphonic. Seems that a re-tube is in order. What are you using!~? As to the microphonics, does yours r .......
9: Re: Just Calling It As I Hear It! (14.15)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-01-26, 12:36:26 (24.29.92.250)
Yeah.....well BAT gear may be well regarded on this site and that's fine. These morons have indeed been fooled by the hi-end hype. I only stated that the VK3i wasn't a very good pre-amp IMO!IMO,there .......
10: Do BAT pre-amps not play well with others? (13.88)
Posted by Meby on 2002-03-16, 21:15:02 (65.31.178.254)
I was thinking of purchasing a BAT VK3i and mating it with a different tubed power amp possibly since the BAT power amps as so expensive. But I have read more than once in forums that the BAT preamp o .......
11: BAT VK3i - 6N1P? (13.78)
Posted by Georgetube on 2003-05-18, 13:16:21 (136.164.222.21)
Hi! Anyone who know if the heater circuit can handle the double current draw of 6N1P ( 0,6 A )? Orginal 6922 is 0,3A. Have someone tried 6N1P in the VK3i? Regards .......
12: BAT VK3i/vk60 combo (13.75)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-06, 16:54:14 (24.187.25.20)
What is everyones opinion on BAT components?? I have the chance to buy a used VK3i/VK60 combo for $2500 from a friend. Can anyone tell me the basic "house" sound of BAT compnents?? Do I need to use a .......
13: Re: BAT tube rolling... (13.62)
Posted by Jeff K on 2000-01-26, 15:13:08 (151.198.113.74)
I have a BAT vk3i and can tell you that tube rolling will make a huge difference. First the Visseaux 6V6 will transform the bass. I now have deep bass notes that don't run out of steam. By changing th .......
14: Re: Audible Illusions 3A or BAT VK-3i? (13.32)
Posted by Scott on 1999-05-11, 09:05:29 (24.29.83.27)
I'll give my opinion here on the BAT VK3i.Not a terribly awful sounding pre-amp IMO.I owned one in the past.It just is lacking in some areas.The BAT doesn't really sound like tubes IMO.It sounds rathe .......
15: Re: I just call things as I hear them.... (13.30)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-27, 12:37:03 (24.161.10.89)
I do not have any finacial interest in BAT.You are right,I don't think that many hi-end audio pre-amps are better than a C-J PV10a. Some think that because the PV10a is not a very expensive hi-end aud .......
16: Re: BAT tube rolling... (12.45)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-01-26, 08:53:22 (24.29.92.250)
Oh yeah.......I wanted to add one more thing.I owned a BAT VK3i at one time and gotta say that it was one of the WORST audio investments I ever made! Lucky for me I bought it used and unloaded it for .......
17: 6N1P in BAT vk3i (maybe a question for Victor) (12.36)
Posted by YM on 1999-12-14, 07:36:56 (12.3.89.200)
Hello, Is it possible to use 6N1P in a BAT vk-3i? YM .......
18: Re: BAT VK3i/vk60 combo (12.32)
Posted by JRK on 2005-01-06, 20:40:24 (24.91.169.123)
Balanced only for front end CD/SACD. SE not as good with BAT, in my experience. BTW, it's a fair price, not a killer price, but fairly good, depending on the quality of tubes in the preamp. But the on .......
19: Bat Vk3i (12.16)
Posted by on_the_edge on 2006-04-07, 04:37:45 (210.50.132.237)
Hi Ed, I don't know about the resistors causing a problem, I have a Vk3i also working on 240 volts, I'm in Australia. I also have some residual noise but it's not noticeable unless my ear is about 10 .......
20: Re: Standard BAT VK300X v Rogue Audio Tempest II Magnum v Audio Research VSi55 (12.03)
Posted by MICHAELMICKJ7@aol.com on 2006-01-14, 02:57:49 (195.93.21.98)
Sorry I've just rung the dealer and he said he's just sold the BAT intergrated but he has a BAT VK3i pre amp second hand for a good price.I'm wondering if this would be a good option to use with my Mu .......
21: Re: BAT VK3i vs. AI M3a for rock music (12.00)
Posted by HiFi4Me on 1999-04-08, 12:11:16 (209.108.225.166)
Ron: I have not use the BAT or AI with the Llano. A friend of mine is using the BAT VK-5i with his Llano 200S and he said that it's great. I am using the Melos SHA-1 with the Llano 200S (3 months old) .......
22: BAT VK3i vs. AI M3a for rock music (11.79)
Posted by ron w. on 1999-04-07, 22:40:24 (128.174.36.185)
No dealers of tubes anywhere near me, but I am told by LLano that tubes are the best way to feed my new 200S. I listen to mostly rock, and use ML SL3s. ANY info anyone would be willing to provide woul .......
23: Re: Which is warmest: BAT VK3i, VK5i, or Melos SHA-Gold (11.48)
Posted by wpm on 2002-03-03, 07:12:40 (64.241.215.4)
Tom, I owned a Melos SHA-Gold a few years ago, and have auditioned a BAT VK-3i. Of the two, I would have to say the Melos sounded warmer, but that is in no way saying the BAT sounded cold. In fact, I .......
24: Re: Opinion on BAT VK3i in my system (11.40)
Posted by SalD on 2002-05-24, 13:10:40 (67.82.182.98)
I am not too familiar with the components in your system, but I am very familiar with BAT preamps. The question to ask is whether you consider your system to be on the bright, airy, open side, or more .......
25: Re: BAT VK3i vs. AI M3a for rock music (11.33)
Posted by BobM on 1999-04-09, 05:50:10 (204.242.48.3)
If you're checking out the BAT and AI preamps then I would strongly suggest also looking at the Audio Prism Mantissa. The build quality is as good or better than the AI and the sound is as good as the .......
26: Re: Is BAT VK-3i tube sounding or more SS sounding? (11.28)
Posted by Bill on 1999-10-18, 12:30:33 (209.47.92.157)
I've heard the BAT VK3i on occassion and never thought it was worth the money. Lack of resolution, musicality etc. Though I don't use a preamp myself, I've found the Audible Illusions and Transcendent .......
27: Agreed: BAT VK3i is highly recommended (nt) (11.28)
Posted by MikeCh on 2000-08-18, 12:23:25 (150.215.132.49)
--Mike .......
28: Re: Tube rolling: BAT VK3i do tell, and thanks! (11.26)
Posted by valve on 2002-03-04, 19:13:49 (172.138.60.122)
If it isn't microphonic until you tap on it, I fail to see the problem. .......
29: Re: Opinion on BAT VK3i in my system (11.04)
Posted by mike on 2002-05-24, 21:54:38 (64.40.60.104)
I used the Vk-3i in my system for nearly two years. Overall, it's a superb sounding high-resolution preamp. I found that using NOS Amperex 6922's in place of the Sovtek's much more to my liking. The o .......
30: BAT tube rolling... (10.88)
Posted by newman on 2000-01-25, 16:15:02 (146.203.203.148)
hello-- i just picked up a bat vk3i and vk60 on the used market. they sound amazing together. i was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with trying different tubes in these units. the pr .......
31: Re: 6N1P in BAT vk3i (maybe a question for Victor) (10.79)
Posted by Juergen on 1999-12-14, 08:35:27 (203.124.2.85)
Please check previous postings.Do a search as I think he answered that many times on this Asylum. .......
32: Re:Now all that you have to so is get a AE-3.... (10.72)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-18, 10:09:31 (24.161.10.89)
Once you try the AE-3 pre-amp,you will sell your BAT VK3i in a heartbeat! .......
33: Re: Is BAT VK-3i tube sounding or more SS sounding? (10.69)
Posted by j.warner on 1999-10-19, 18:04:24 (216.207.176.67)
I would like to comment on the bat vk3i which I have owned for 1.5yrs. I owned a cj-10al to warm (lush) sounding for my taste and then an audio research LS-3 (sterile) if you want an example of s.s. T .......
34: Re: Tubed Preamp w/ XLR outputs? (10.67)
Posted by Ozzy on 2000-05-16, 02:49:28 (216.207.180.215)
About the best you can hope for is a used BAT VK3i or SF Line 1. I have seen them near the 1K price point. Oz .......
35: Re: r/c preamp suggestions? (10.62)
Posted by Ozzy on 2000-08-13, 07:49:32 (216.207.176.52)
A used BAT VK3i is a deal that is very hard to beat. Typically in the $1200-$1500 price range. Oz .......
36: Re: Tube preamp recommendation (10.62)
Posted by Echo_Romeo on 2001-01-06, 10:56:22 (209.244.75.131)
Try to audition the BAT VK3i It has the speed, resolution, and it comes with a remote control but It's a must to change those Sovtek tubes. .......
37: Re: Audible Illusions 3A or BAT VK-3i? (10.62)
Posted by Chrisp on 1999-05-10, 20:14:54 (24.3.176.220)
My experience with the VK3i is on the dark side, certainly not bright. There may be other things at play here. .......
38: BAT VK3i with 6h23 Sovtek type 3 ... safe? (10.62)
Posted by Mike D on 2003-10-31, 09:48:13 (209.7.231.216)
Is this safe? What is the difference between 6922 and 6h23? They are both Sovteks but one is type 2 and the 6h23 is type 3. Will I experience any problems with the type 3 sovteks in my BAT VK-3i which .......
39: BAT customer service (10.61)
Posted by AOlan on 2003-02-26, 01:47:15 (210.50.73.176)
Hi to all, Just wanted to know if anyone else have had any probems with BAT. I bought a VK3i as I was traveling through the US last year from a dealer but which I shipped home to Australia. I forgot t .......
40: Re: List the best sounding tubed preamps for the money, IYHO, and why. (10.26)
Posted by BobM on 1999-08-20, 17:05:32 (12.79.17.4)
Audio Prism Mantissa, after auditioning many others in that general price range. Look at my review at the Audio review website. It seems that most of the good ones start at about $2000 retail (AI M3A, .......
41: Re: Hello?Mike CH.?Haven't you read my inmates systems? (10.24)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-20, 08:17:27 (24.161.10.89)
You sure have left a number of links to them!!I happen to own 2 turntables!!!A Rega Planer 3 turntable in one system and a NAD 533 turntable in another system.I listen to vinyl all the time. The AE-3 .......
42: Re: Do BAT pre-amps not play well with others? (10.15)
Posted by otari on 2002-03-17, 15:49:54 (151.203.238.187)
I have a BAT VK3i and A VK50SE and both of these preamps have played fine into whatever I've put them with in amplification. I have inefficient speakers in two systems so I use solid state. IMHO the m .......
43: Which is warmest: BAT VK3i, VK5i, or Melos SHA-Gold (10.14)
Posted by Eastside_Guy on 2002-03-03, 02:55:37 (12.230.172.210)
Could anyone who has heard these 3 preamps let me know which one is the warmest sounding? Also a few remarks on how they differ sonically would be very helpful. Thanks Tom .......
44: ~$2k tube amp for Soliloquy 6.2 (10.09)
Posted by Beezer on 2003-12-15, 07:01:41 (156.153.255.126)
Hi all, I recently purchased Soliloquy 6.2 loudspeakers (2 way, 12 ohm, 89 dB) and am thinking about replacing my BAT VK200 amp with a tube amp (used or new). It would be mated with a BAT VK3i preamp .......
45: Re: 2 Questions (9.97)
Posted by Chrisp on 1999-05-09, 10:34:48 (24.3.176.220)
I also have the BAT VK30 sounds wonderful with NOS Amperex gold pins. Compared to the VK3i, the VK30 is very noticiably more transparent, detailed with an increase of space between instruments. ::: TO .......
46: Re: Audiomat : FANTASTIC (9.94)
Posted by fred on 2000-08-31, 05:59:50 (12.15.128.74)
I'm using the Solfege Reference with my Silverline Sonatinas and have never been happier. Audiomat makes great integrated amps. It replaced a Bat VK3i and ML 331. Highly recommended. .......
47: Question For Victor K. (9.86)
Posted by Scott on 1999-06-25, 09:09:24 (24.29.82.41)
I have a quick question for Victor K. of BAT. Although,your components are very highly regarded by the audio press and by many people who own them as being highly revealing and neutral,I wonder why yo .......
48: Re: Audible illusions M3a vs BAT vk3i (9.80)
Posted by Ozzy on 2000-03-24, 09:23:31 (63.237.91.130)
I have only briefly heard the 5i, so I will not comment on it. I have lived with the 3i, and the 30. Also, I am on my 2nd Modulus, after having sold the first one to buy the 3i. The 3i is very transpa .......
49: Re: new to tubes -- Which tube pre-amp for newbie? (9.78)
Posted by jtube on 2002-05-22, 06:27:21 (64.39.133.166)
The "Foreplay" is a valid option, but if you do not have the time for assembly or wish to go with another option. Try the BAT VK3i. Very nice preamp for not alot of money. MY .02 Cents worth. JOhnny : .......
50: Can I use a Y-Adapter on the RCA outs of my BAT? adding a 3rd output (9.70)
Posted by Mike D on 2006-03-26, 10:10:25 (207.69.139.156)
I know it is a strange question. Here's why I'm asking: BAT VK3i XLR outputs are connected to Rogue M150 mono amps. The rogues are running the mid/treble sections of Maggie IIIAs. BAT RCA outputs are .......
51: Tube amps that do Rock? (9.70)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-02, 14:09:03 (24.187.25.20)
I am in the process of building a system for my bedroom which is 14x18ft. I listen mostly to Rock music and I would like to go with tubes. Can anyone name some tube amps that do Rock music?? Speakers .......
52: Re: Audible illusions M3a vs BAT vk3i (9.52)
Posted by WCY on 2000-03-25, 21:05:48 (205.252.144.24)
Ozzy, can you pls explain a bit more on "...a high gain preamp that requires serious system matching.." I just want to learn a bit more about pre/power matching. Thanks. WCY .......
53: Opinion on BAT VK3i in my system (9.33)
Posted by Alan on 2002-05-24, 05:30:17 (210.50.96.237)
Hi to everyone here, Would like to get some opinions as to what the BAT will do to my system. I'm unable to audition equipment due to where I live in Australia and dealers downunder don't allow any ho .......
54: Re: Thinking about Purchasing the AI Mod 3a - Need Opinions (9.05)
Posted by Mike K on 1999-04-12, 11:40:30 (130.253.4.1)
I too am considering the purchase of an M3A. Auditioned it this weekend in my system and loved everything about it, except maybe the soundstaging. However ... having read F. Sonic Smith's post above ( .......
55: BAT VK-200 blown fuse from phono pre tubs? (8.98)
Posted by Greg on 2000-02-26, 19:03:44 (206.249.181.171)
My system's partial list: Linn LP-12, Mosode Super-it, Nakamichi LX-5, Ultec UCD-100, front ends and BAT VK 3i, BAT VK 200. My Super-it has original tubes and I'm wondering if it's causing my VK200's .......
56: Re: New to tubes - need help reducing hiss (8.67)
Posted by YM on 2000-09-18, 09:46:03 (12.26.53.19)
Sorry about the silly question - but what are "ground-out RCA plugs "? I have the same hiss problem, you see, that disappears when I put my pre-amp on mute that is definitely driving the donkey _BONKE .......
57: BAT owners: How long do you 6V6 preamp power tubes last? (8.65)
Posted by Mike D on 2005-03-13, 18:30:01 (4.244.27.37)
My vk3i gets noisy about every 1.5 to 3 years. I changed the 6922 and thought the problem was solved. Then the rumble in the right channel came back so I switched the two 6V6 tubes. The noise went awa .......
58: Re: What's wrong with 6922s? (8.58)
Posted by Paul_A on 2003-01-06, 17:10:11 (24.90.215.75)
I don't know the Muse preamp, though perhaps someone else can help you in comparing it to other models. The ARC equipment that I've heard strikes a balance between trebble extension and a plusher soun .......
59: Re: New to tubes - need help reducing hiss (8.50)
Posted by YM on 2000-09-19, 09:54:53 (12.26.53.19)
Couple more questions if you don't mind: * Is it safe to ground both input and output jacks on the preamp? * I know this is getting a little ahead of myself, but what else could I do to determine the .......
60: buzz.... from BAT (8.46)
Posted by paradocs on 2000-12-14, 20:11:15 (63.253.68.25)
Hello-- Lately I've noted a continual, low-level buzz coming from my speakers. It's only noticeable during very soft musical passages or when no music is playing. It remains the same intensity and qua .......
61: Re: IN MARKET FOR TUBE PRE (8.35)
Posted by Batman on 2000-01-11, 19:14:36 (128.147.34.113)
I have an M3A mated with a Classe CA-300 and I like it very much. NIce deep soundstage wonderful dynamics and very little color for tubes. Really a good combination with my sand amp. I'm not familiar .......
62: Absolutely! (8.33)
Posted by DannyB on 2000-12-05, 18:41:52 (24.93.74.8)
My experience has been pairing the SL3s with the CARY SLAM 100 monoblocks. This setup actually belongs to a friend of mine and I consider this match absolutely wonderful. He also uses a BAT VK3i for a .......
63: Re: Tube preamp/SS amp (8.08)
Posted by Mike K on 1999-08-03, 07:31:31 (130.253.4.1)
Tim - with maggies, you will be happy with a good ss power amp (Bryston, Classe, Moon, Plinius) and an appropriate tube preamp (AI M3A, AudioPrism Mantissa, BAT VK3i, etc.) IMHO, the function of a pow .......
64: Do I need new preamp tubes? (7.84)
Posted by Fred on 1999-10-19, 07:57:33 (199.173.159.5)
The bass on my speakers has become fat and bloated. Is this a sign of a tube needing replacement in my Bat Vk3i preamp. I have tried another set of speakers and the results are the same. So,I'm ruling .......
65: Re: Preamp inquiry: Transcendent and Decware (7.84)
Posted by Ozzy on 1999-06-28, 14:33:07 (160.84.80.2)
I saw a used Mod3a on rec.audio.marketplace for $1150.00 IMHO, this is a small price to pay for the performance that preamp offers. I owned one for about six months and thoroughly enjoyed it. It doesn .......
66: ARC SP-12 noise (7.83)
Posted by Georgetube on 2003-02-03, 09:08:42 (212.45.160.39)
Hello! A friend of mine has a noisy SP12. The noise is in both cannels and acts like feedback. It feels like there is way to much gain. He has tried different brands of 6922 (but not from ARC). Tubes .......
67: ARC SP-12 noise (7.81)
Posted by Georgetube on 2003-02-03, 09:53:29 (212.45.160.80)
Hello! A friend of mine has a noisy SP12. The noise is in both cannels and acts like feedback. It feels like there is way to much gain. He has tried different brands of 6922 (but not from ARC). Tubes .......
68: Re: Audible illusions M3a vs BAT vk3i (7.81)
Posted by Ozzy on 2000-03-26, 06:15:36 (63.237.91.168)
The Modulus 3A has a seriously high gain stage, as most owners here will agree. It is a simple design that uses only 2 tubes in the line stage, and runs them very hard. It has a switch to cut the gain .......
69: Tube replacement (7.79)
Posted by Fred on 1999-10-18, 09:32:27 (199.173.159.5)
The bass on my speakers has become fat and bloated. Is this a sign of a tube needing replacement in my Bat Vk3i preamp. I have tried another set of speakers and the results are the same. So,I'm ruling .......
70: RE: Need to know your equipment (7.79)
Posted by waterfall on 2017-06-13, 03:08:46 (76.113.135.172)
No pics other than this one which I will let you guess. Most all of the gear is gone now. Sources were Rega Planar 25 turntable. CAL CL-15. CAL CL-10 ( still have this thing laying around ) Conrad Joh .......
71: I just tried the Pope 6V6 tubes in my preamp (7.76)
Posted by Mike D on 2005-05-04, 08:05:18 (209.7.230.2)
Friends, These tubes are highly recommended. If you are interested, buy them. I have been using Visseaux 6V6s for the past 5 years. The Pope tubes retain the same bass with more extended highs and mor .......
72: Question from newbie - High Noise Floor in one channel? (7.73)
Posted by on_the_edge on 2005-02-27, 15:18:57 (203.202.83.228)
Hi guys, I just changed the original 6922 tubes in my BAT VK3i last week. While I was listening critically to music on the weekend when I went close to my right speaker I noticed that there was a hash .......
73: RE: Genalex Gold Lion 6922 noisy from the start (7.68)
Posted by Mike D on 2011-10-16, 14:53:54 (98.228.60.236)
I bought them from thetubestore.com with the extra quiet option for $5 more per tube. Preamp: BAT VK3i I swapped them around left and right and interchanged them with tubes I new were silent until I w .......
74: Need help with Tube Pre-amp selection... (7.58)
Posted by Chuck N. on 2001-01-25, 14:13:36 (216.80.215.193)
I have ACI Jaguar 2K's biamped with 2 NAD S-200's. My pre-amp is the NAD S-100 and CDP is a Sony SCD-777ES. I'm looking to upgrade my preamp and was thinking about going with a tubed one for a little .......
75: Used preamp recomendations...... (7.56)
Posted by AnthonyC on 2002-01-04, 13:13:31 (24.128.80.129)
I'm planning to buy my first "high end" preamp and could use some help. I want to buy a tube unit with a remote. I'm using a Cinepro 1K2 as my amplifier (ss) I'm really impressed by BAT equipment but .......
76: Re: Two CD Players that I have are very mellow sounding... (7.52)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-12-20, 12:01:09 (24.161.10.89)
The Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 and the Meridian 506.18.I do not have a preference for the digital medium.I think both digital and analog are capable of re-creating great music. Yes,I do have 4 CD Players: .......
77: What Tube Pre-Amp for under US$2,500 (7.46)
Posted by Denis Craig on 1999-09-21, 23:41:42 (202.138.130.10)
I am in the market for a Tube Pre-Am & have the ff as my prospects: Conrad Johnson PV12 Sonic Frontiers Line 1 BAT VK3i Audio Research LS-7 I want all the "tubey" qualities like fat bass, luscious rou .......
78: Groove Tube 12ax7M - Jim McShane was right - as usual (7.42)
Posted by Mike D on 2006-03-12, 06:35:07 (207.69.137.26)
In a previous post, he stated that the 12ax7M has a bit more bottom end than the TungSol. The Tung Sol has quite a bit of heft in my system. I was very happy with it... but I was curious about the Mul .......
79: Re: BAT VK3i vs. AI M3a for rock music (7.36)
Posted by SFDude on 1999-04-08, 13:40:14 (206.24.101.31)
Using an AI M3A with a C-J Sonographe SA-250 amp (solid state, 125 W/Ch) and the combination is nice and sweet to my ears with just the amount of tube warmth I like coupled with the driving power of a .......
80: SET for Sonatinas. Help! (7.31)
Posted by Fred Daron on 2000-03-16, 09:11:51 (171.210.191.208)
Looking for recommedations for SET amp with Silverline Audio Sonatinas. My current system consists of the following: ML 331 BAT VK3i Silverline Audio Sonatinas EAD T1000 transport EAD DSP1000II Dac Tu .......
81: Re: Audio Prism Mantissa (7.24)
Posted by BobM on 1999-06-29, 10:00:03 (165.250.91.68)
I wasn't able to compare these in the same system against any other's that I auditioned. So some of my impressions may be colored by the particular characteristics of the other associated equipment. T .......
82: Re: CJ MV125 (7.09)
Posted by georgetube on 2002-02-23, 04:12:08 (212.45.176.243)
Great. I am looking for an amp able to drive fullrange speakers and a MV125 showed up. ( The P12`s is over my budget)I am now using a GTA-40SE with TungSol outputs( they are really doing this amp!)and .......
83: Re: 6922 to 6dj8 (7.08)
Posted by YM on 1999-07-19, 12:35:23 (12.3.89.200)
Just got a set of tungsram 6922 to replace the Sovteks in my BAT vk3i. Popped them in and and fired up the system. 20 minutes later - heaven! Much more detailed, punchier base, much greater trebble ex .......
84: Re: NOS tubes in vk3i (7.06)
Posted by jim on 2000-01-01, 09:32:51 (216.207.176.59)
Hi I have to my satisfaction used with my 3i -amperex 6922s and Visseau 6V6GTs from Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio circa 1951. I use a synergistic research master coupler run into a Tice elite 4 cond. I .......
85: Re: Conrad Johnson pv2 advise needed (6.92)
Posted by Scott T. on 2000-11-02, 11:33:20 (24.161.10.153)
I have a PV2a and a PV1(that was upgraded to 2A status.) I'd say,definately go with the PV2 for $200.00.To be perfectly honest w/you,my PV2a(I don't really know exactly what the differance between the .......
86: Re: CONRAD JOHNSON PV2A (6.84)
Posted by Scott on 1999-09-07, 07:27:41 (24.29.82.167)
I've got a C-J PV2a and love it.The best pre-amp that I have ever had in my system for my tastes.(It replaced a C-J PV10a,a BAT VK3i,Krell KSL-2,and a Classe 30.At a fraction of the cost!) It has a re .......
87: Re: Forget the preamp? (6.70)
Posted by Ozzy on 1999-06-30, 10:11:14 (216.207.176.58)
I tried bypassing the preamp a while back during an audition of the Camelot Morganna cdp, which does attenuation in the analog domain. The music seemed to lay there like a damp rag. No body, no depth, .......
88: Re: What Tube Pre-Amp for under US$2,500 (6.30)
Posted by BobM on 1999-09-22, 05:47:31 (12.79.17.199)
Well, I agree with Jack, if you want a "true tube sound" I have to assume you want overly sweet mids, bloated bass and truncated highs. Get an old Conrad Johnson unit then. If you want accuracy then t .......
89: Re: preamp advice?? (6.20)
Posted by Paul_A on 2004-01-09, 18:16:17 (24.90.216.209)
I have an ARC LS16, which I've been told is one of ARC's more analytical preamps. Maybe, but with the right NOS tubes (Mullard and Telefunken seem to work well for me) the high end brightness is broug .......
90: Which ARC SP8 is it? Now I'm confused (5.98)
Posted by Dr Rock on 2005-09-04, 01:35:51 (195.92.168.174)
Hi everybody! I know this topic has been discussed before and I have searched the archives for info, but now I am confused. My SP8 arrived yesterday :-) and when I asked the dealer if it was a Mk1 or .......
91: Re: I want to get serious about tubes... (5.92)
Posted by Ozzy on 1999-09-12, 11:33:25 (216.207.178.78)
Hi Allan, I replaced the B&K with an Anthem Pre-1 after auditioning a CJ PV-10 and 12. It was a step in the right direction, but a little too much. Details were smoothed over, too "tooby". Then I side .......
92: Tubes to use with Cary V-12i (5.91)
Posted by Dave H on 2003-07-01, 14:00:18 (152.163.252.5)
I am anxiously awaiting my V-12i and I understand that this amp will take KT-66, KT-88, KT-90, 6550c, 6L6, 6V6 or EL-34 output tubes. From what I see, it appears that most people choose the 34's. Does .......
93: AudioPrism Debut vs. VAC 100/100; VAC Vintage preamp (5.87)
Posted by BeachBum on 2001-02-26, 15:50:31 (167.216.4.92)
Hello. Anyone out there who can compare AudioPrism to VAC? I have a Debut Mk. 1 amp which I like very much. However, I have come across a VAC PA 100/100 (actually a factory upgrade from 80/80) selling .......
94: Re: Question For Victor K. (5.25)
Posted by Victor Khomenko on 1999-06-25, 13:46:44 (204.183.80.149)
***I have a quick question for Victor K. of BAT. Although,your components are very highly regarded by the audio press and by many people who own them as being highly revealing and neutral,I wonder why .......
95: Dynaco ST-120 running Tung-Sol KT120 (pic) (4.53)
Posted by Kico on 2010-04-17, 14:38:43 (173.78.22.79)
Thought you guys might be interested; this from Bob Latino over at the Dynaco Tube Forum... At about 5 PM on 4/15/10 the Big Brown Truck dropped off a matched quad of the new Tung-Sol KT120 tubes .......
96: REVIEW: Tron Comet Preamplifier (Tube) (3.60)
Posted by Peter Earnshaw on 2002-04-16, 09:34:48 (141.228.156.225)
Model: Comet
Category: Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price: $5000
Description: Tube preamplifier Manufacturer URL: Tron Manufacturer URL: Tron
Review by Peter Earnshaw ( .......
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