I currently run a VK-200 into my B&W 802's, and the sound is absolutely beautiful. The bass is very solid and MUSICAL, not the powerful, overblown thudding one can achieve with other SS amps. The other upgrade you should consider to get tighter bass and more dynamics, along with sweeter, extended highs is the North Creek Music outboard crossover for the 802's. Outstanding improvement in every respect.
How does BAT VK-60 do in Low-end frequency?
I would like to ask any of you who have compare BAT VK-60(stereo mode) with other Hi-end Solid State amp like Mark Levinson, Krell, Plinius, Pass Labs, or especially Jeff Rowland. I'm not questioning about mid-range of the BAT but I'm not quite sure that it can produce bass comparable to those SS amps.
My current setup includes:
1. Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 CD Player (Tube)
2. BAT VK-5i Preamp (using Amperex Globe 6DJ8 and TungSol 5881 tubes)
3. Jeff Rowland Model 5
4. B&W 802 S3
I, mostly, listen to smooth jazz with a lot of transient attacks. And I still need some more excitements and punches from bass. Would it be more bass from BAT VK-60 replacing JR-5? Thanks in advance.
My current setup includes:
1. Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 CD Player (Tube)
2. BAT VK-5i Preamp (using Amperex Globe 6DJ8 and TungSol 5881 tubes)
3. Jeff Rowland Model 5
4. B&W 802 S3
I, mostly, listen to smooth jazz with a lot of transient attacks. And I still need some more excitements and punches from bass. Would it be more bass from BAT VK-60 replacing JR-5? Thanks in advance.