I think you're heading in a really good direction W/ your system, and the BAT could be a good choice. But, IMO, the real beauty of tubed pre-amps is that you can choose the tubes that YOU like best for the sound quality/character that YOU want. I use an SF Line 2SE and can recommend it (as well as the Line 1), but it didn't really come to life until I found the tubes that "did it for me". Good Luck. Craig
Need help with choosing a tubed pre-amp.
After trying to find interconnects and what not to fix the sterile, somewhat harsh upper region sound of my SS system, I've decided to get a tubed pre-amp. I'm entering a new territory, and any road map or reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. My very modest system:
Adcom GFP 750 preamp (passive)
Bel Canto 2
Arcam cd72t
Audio Physic sub
Monitor Audio Silver 8i
Nordost Quattro Fil ic
I'm looking at a used BAT VK 5i and seem to like it. Does anyone have any experience with it and can relate the positive/negative to owning one. Or, if there are better alternatives within the price range.
I listen to mostly jazz and am looking for something smooth, warm, dynamic w/o overly warm or loss of detail and transparency. Or, the closest thing to a real life jazz concert. I know I've got a long way to go, but it's a start.
My thanks in advance.
Adcom GFP 750 preamp (passive)
Bel Canto 2
Arcam cd72t
Audio Physic sub
Monitor Audio Silver 8i
Nordost Quattro Fil ic
I'm looking at a used BAT VK 5i and seem to like it. Does anyone have any experience with it and can relate the positive/negative to owning one. Or, if there are better alternatives within the price range.
I listen to mostly jazz and am looking for something smooth, warm, dynamic w/o overly warm or loss of detail and transparency. Or, the closest thing to a real life jazz concert. I know I've got a long way to go, but it's a start.
My thanks in advance.