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Thinking about a VK-50SE Pre-amp? Any opinions

Hoping to get a bit of feedback from any VK-50SE or 51SE owners out there. Thinking of taking the plunge and it would be a big purchase for me cash wise. I have a LS-25 MKI w/NOS tubes now and am extremely happy with it. But the upgrade bug calls as usual. I have read all the rave review and BAT sounds like a great company. Just wondering how much improvement I could expect as I would be likely be buying unheard from Audiogon next time one shows up. I am a music lover first and do not want to just gain extra resolution and give up musically over the ARC. Any thoughts, commons, recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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I have a VK-50SE and I love it. But ARC and BAT sound different. If you like the ARC you might not like the BAT. Buying equipment at this level often decided by personal preference rather than clean cut sonic advantage. I think you should borrow one for a home trial or at least listen to it before making a decision.

BTW, when you audition the VK-50SE, make sure it is well broken in. A brand new unit sounds like a bad solid state.
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