Right now I am using a
VPI Scoutmaster w/ dynavector 17D2MKII cartridge and modified P75 phono stage.
A Sony SCD-1 for SACD, and also as a transport into a special edition Audio Aero Prima DAC for redbook.
The amps are Parasound JC-1 monoblocks and the speakers are Legacy Signature IIIs.
Cables are either Siltech or Bogdan Audio
BAT VK-31SE
I am in the process of upgrading my digital source now and hopefully my speakers by the end of the year.
I have been through the preamp on my Audio Aero, VK-31, AR LS-25MKII, Aesthetix Calypso, and now the VK-31SE.
I love the BAT from the upper midrange down. If the VK-51SE can add some sparkle to the treble and match or better everything else then its what I am looking. I thought the Calypso was very good but it couldnt match the BAT in terms of bass and midrange. I liked it more from the midrange up. In the end, after several tubes, the noise started to bug me. Any other suggestions would be great.
Happy Easter!
VPI Scoutmaster w/ dynavector 17D2MKII cartridge and modified P75 phono stage.
A Sony SCD-1 for SACD, and also as a transport into a special edition Audio Aero Prima DAC for redbook.
The amps are Parasound JC-1 monoblocks and the speakers are Legacy Signature IIIs.
Cables are either Siltech or Bogdan Audio
BAT VK-31SE
I am in the process of upgrading my digital source now and hopefully my speakers by the end of the year.
I have been through the preamp on my Audio Aero, VK-31, AR LS-25MKII, Aesthetix Calypso, and now the VK-31SE.
I love the BAT from the upper midrange down. If the VK-51SE can add some sparkle to the treble and match or better everything else then its what I am looking. I thought the Calypso was very good but it couldnt match the BAT in terms of bass and midrange. I liked it more from the midrange up. In the end, after several tubes, the noise started to bug me. Any other suggestions would be great.
Happy Easter!