Thanks for the replies Guys. Unfortunately I can't audition as the amps are a looooong way away! (No dealers locally) The Plinius SA250 Mk4 is twice the price of the BAT VK500 (twice as good?!) or I could get a SA250 Mk3 for 40% more than the BAT VK500 (40% better than the BAT!!??) What do ya think? Is the BAT likely to be far superior than my Classe DR9, which was well regarded in its day? One other option is a Classe CA400, for about the same dollars as the BAT.
BATVK500 in Plinius league?
I have a chance to buy a used BAT VK500 plus BATPAK for my Apogee Duetta Signature speakers (currently use Classe DR9) Plinius has been suggested as a good option, but is nearly twice the price than I can get the BAT for. Any comments on how the BAT stacks up against Plinius amps? (or other amps, Classe, Krell,)