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

Showing 1 response by jmcgrogan2

Tom, if Victor can squeeze more power out of a smaller, lighter VK-55 than the larger, heavier VK-75, the only answer physically would be to lower the bias. Perhaps the VK-55 does not run in triode, I can't say, but physics is physics.
I also agree that the VK-60's are a flat out steal at their used prices. If you have the space, I'd go for the VK-60.

Cheers,
John