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bat vk-51se vs. audio research ref2mkii

thinking about buying a bat vk51se or an audio research ref2mkii. looking for help in deciding between the two.

amyone with experience with these 2 great preamps would be greatly appreciated.

my system consists of:
wadia 861se
vpi hrx
manley steelhead ver.2
pass labs x1 preamp
pass labs x350 amp
wilson watt/puppy ver.7
all cabling(interconnects and speaker) nordost valhalla
all inerconnects balanced or using adapters

thanks, and i would appreciate any and all opinions in regards to the bat and a.r., when compared up against my system and knowing that the new prepamp will replace my x1.

dr. keith zeliger(klzdo)
klzdo

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metralla
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I would not call the BAT VK-51SE a "tube hybrid". I own the 50SE.

One thing I will say about the BAT, it has a really superb user interface on both the unit and the remote that is very well thought out and hard to fault. Whether you prefer another preamp on sound quality is up to your tastes - but one can't complain about the ergonomics and the fit and finish on the BAT.

Regards,
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