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BAT VK55 vs VK 60

the 60 appears to be an older model (95?) vs the newer 55. Is the 55 an improvement in sound, notwithstanding its slightly lower power? is it worth the extra $500 or so?

Also, I'll be running it with a Shindo preamp, which is single ended. So is this a waste since the BAT is engineered to be balanced and this is their raison detre. I've heard that it may be a bit noisier or have hum in SE mode.

mikeyc8

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ed_sawyer
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The 60 is basically the same as the 75. the 55 is a cheaper/smaller version, that makes several compromises in design (and thus sonics). the 60 is a screaming bargain @ the asking prices, currently.

they work fine single-ended, should be no extra hum/noise

-Ed
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