BAT or Primaluna


Hi All, I am thinking about getting an entry level autobiasing amp, a BAT VK-55 or a Primaluna. I know that there are many complicating factors such as room and associated equipment, but could anyone help out with which of these might be the better choice? I am hoping to get nonfatiguing highs and natural, "in the room" vocals without flabby bass. Thanks.

Tom
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BAT is made in Delaware, Primaluna in China.

BAT certainly has the better reputation (it is one of the elite two-channel gear manufacturers).

All of that said, maybe the Primaluna sounds better. I rather doubt it, but anything is possible.

My general advice is to steer clear of Chinese two-channel gear, as it may be tough to get the same level of construction and warranty service that you would get with a better two-channel company in the U.S. The other issue is that some of the Chinese stuff is just plain junk -- you don't want too wind up with one those.

VAC, BAT, and Audio Research all make fine gear, and you are best off avoiding cheap wannabies