I was ready to pick up the Ayre to drive my PSB synchrony ones but I may have an option to get a BAT VK-300k SE. I know the Ayre sounds amazing, but how is the BAT compared to the Ayre? I know the BAT is more money but the Ayre sounds awesome.
I am curious too. As a BAT owner, their top line tube gears, I have seriously considering the top line Ayre amp/pre combo but walked away unimpressed after several audition. So my impression was exactly the opposite of Duane.
The BAT has a dark grain in the back ground that gives it a punchy but congested feel to dynamics. Almost like electronic gas,
This is more noticeable on speakers that are a little closed in sounding or reserved. If the speaker is bright and efficient then the BAT has a deferent issue. It is a little sharp and doesn't expand wide and deep.
Of course I'm nit picking since it will sound much better than a Krell. LOL
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