BAT vkd5 is a great player. Its smooth and liquid with a midrange that is o so sweet. For me though, I felt that its dynamic range was somewhat limited in the highs. I like as much of the full dynamic range as possible.
I instead eventually bought the Wadia 861. I enjoy the clarity an smoothness the combo of Wadia and BAT give me.
I think the detail of the Wadia would be a better balance.
Just my 2 cents!
My system:
B&W 801s
vk 1000s
Wadia 861 (currently being modified
with Steve Huntley at great Northern Sound)
vk50se
tara labs air one speaker cables
tara labs the one ic's
I instead eventually bought the Wadia 861. I enjoy the clarity an smoothness the combo of Wadia and BAT give me.
I think the detail of the Wadia would be a better balance.
Just my 2 cents!
My system:
B&W 801s
vk 1000s
Wadia 861 (currently being modified
with Steve Huntley at great Northern Sound)
vk50se
tara labs air one speaker cables
tara labs the one ic's