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Is Supratek Chenin a good match for BAT-75SE?

I'm looking for a new preamp. for my BAT-75 SE.
I never heard Supratek pre-amp., but all reviews sound so exciting, that I decided to put it at the top of my options list.
I listen to all kinds of music: Rock (60-70%), classical, vocals, etc.
I generally don't like forward and bright sounding systems, and would take musicality,naturalness, some warmth and liquidity over detail any time.
My room is 25x16x8, acoustically treated.
You can see the rest of my system below.
I would also appreciate any other suggestions regarding preamp as well.
My budget is about $4-5 K. (new or used).
maril555
bgrazman
225 posts
 
i've seen (and written some of the) many comments about synergy between Supratek & MacCormack amps--don't know much about the BAT. The McCormack comments range through the line and include much modified (SMC Audio) units.

If the BAT is in the same sound space, this comment may help... (and the Chenin is a beautiful piece of kit)

Brent
maril555 OP
618 posts
 
Thanks, everybody!
But my question remains: Hands-on experience with BAT-75SE and Supratek?

Audiooracle,
Cary SLP 05 looks like an interesting choice, how much $$$ is it?
semi
646 posts
 
Owner of 75SE, I use SF Line 3 SE with great success. ARC Ref 2 MK II might give you a little more bass and dynamic, but SF Line 3 SE will rival everything else. Superb detail, soundstage width and depth, inner harmonic and imaging capability are all world class.

Looking at your system, I will put equal priority on upgrading your speakers (VS VR-4 jr) as upgrading the pre amp.
maril555 OP
618 posts
 
Semi,
Upgrading my speakers would be a next step. I do feel VR-4JR's have more potential, that can be gained with higher quality preamp.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Nope. Haven't heard the Supratek or BAT. I do own Von Schweikert, and have similar taste in music and desire for a non-forward sound.

You might consider a Lamm LL2 Deluxe. Its sound can be substantially altered by rolling 6922 and 12AU7 tubes.
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