2. amps-preamps
  3. 1132500259

Bat VK75 or Mcintosh MC 402

Looking for some warmth with my JPLab Utopia micro be's
I heard good things about the Bat and I know it would give you that type of sound but never had a tube amp before
kind of skeptical. I have heard the Mac402 will give you that type of sound and has gotten rave reviews also. Any input inmates would be appreciated.
bgeorge50
larryeroot
1 posts
 
Guys- the BAT VK75 and 150 have autoformers.
-L
aball
1,994 posts
 
Actually tube amps have output transformers and not autoformers. The difference is in the primary excitation scheme. Overall they are similar - but not the same.

I too would go for the MC402. It will never need any maintenance and will sound awesome with your Bes. Although the MC252 would be plenty of power already.

Arthur
cylinderking_1
130 posts
 
I own a pair of JM lab Mezzo utopia`s used them with a Mcintosh mc352/ c42 combo. Traded the c42for a BAT vk51se used the mc352 with the vk51se for a year or so . Then traded the mc352 for a BAT vk75se. I have had the BAT vk51se/vk75se for maybe 1 1/2 years. My like is for the BAT hands down it just seemed lacking depth to the music when Mcintosh SS was in my system. David
More to discover