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BAT VK-300K SE vs. Ayre AX-7e integrateds

I was ready to pick up the Ayre to drive my PSB synchrony ones but I may have an option to get a BAT VK-300k SE. I know the Ayre sounds amazing, but how is the BAT compared to the Ayre? I know the BAT is more money but the Ayre sounds awesome.

Thanks!
carl_lazlo

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duane
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If you can't hear the BAT get the Ayre. They do sound different and while the Ayre doesn't do any one thing that stretches the envelope, the more important aspect is that it does nothing wrong.

That can't be said for the BAT.
duane
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Sorry I didn't get back sooner.

The BAT has a dark grain in the back ground that gives it a punchy but congested feel to dynamics. Almost like electronic gas,

This is more noticeable on speakers that are a little closed in sounding or reserved. If the speaker is bright and efficient then the BAT has a deferent issue. It is a little sharp and doesn't expand wide and deep.

Of course I'm nit picking since it will sound much better than a Krell. LOL
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