BAT VK P5 VS P10

Years ago I made the switch from a p5 to a p10, then upgraded it to p10se, then p10se superpak.

It's a big difference on each step. the p5 to p10 will yield a much quieter background and better detail and dynamics. Another jump in performance on the p10 can be had with a balanced tonearm cable. The p10 goes to a fully balanced input if you use the xlr's inputs.

The p5 is great, but the p10 is a substantial improvement.

Good luck

I suspect the XLR input on the p10 might be the help you need. It add's 6db of gain (plus being balanced which rejects more noise) with out using the transformers...and if you still need more the transformers are available.

I used those same tubes in my P10 when i had it...yes, nice help !

Hi, see above, It's more than just the added gain with the xlr input. It's better gain, lower noise which yeilds all sorts of benefits (resolution, detail, better stage/cues etc). Just don't want this minimized. On this phono stage, it's a upgrade.