cary slp-98L vs bat vk3i

I agree with Claud, the Cary 98 is very neutral and doesn't impart much of a tube flavor. I tried it out on my system when looking for a tubed preamp. I bought another brand because I was looking for more of the tube character. But if you're looking for nuetral and dynamic, I think it's one to consider.

heard a cary 98 in a buddys system and it was pretty good... i think the question is your setup and willingness to tube roll..

if balanced then bat ( a vk30 is a lot better than 3vki - disclosure i have a vk 30 for sale) if rca then i would really look at the cary

I have not owned the Cary, but have owned a BAT VK 30 and was not at all impressed.