My new "little amp" PIC'S

bobsauto49
bobsauto49 Posts: 973
edited February 2013 in Electronics
BAT VK500/BatPak. Arrived today,and it is is MINT shape! The seller didnt lie. This thing is a total Slob:eek: This is next to my B&K Reference 2220
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited February 2013
    WOW...beautiful.

    Congrats man. BTW...I'm still so glad you got to keep the Kef's. I didn't want to see you let them go at that price.

    That new amp is a monster, and you have put together a very nice system my friend.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2013
    Very nice. How does it sound?
  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited February 2013
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    WOW...beautiful.

    Congrats man. BTW...I'm still so glad you got to keep the Kef's. I didn't want to see you let them go at that price.

    That new amp is a monster, and you have put together a very nice system my friend.
    Thanx Hoch! Its funny you mention the Kef's. I haven't just abandoned them,and yesterday I told my son I would like to bring them downstairs and listen to them on the rig down there! I love those speakers,just not quite as much as the ML's.:cheesygrin:
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Very nice. How does it sound?
    So far,in about 2 hrs of listening,I am VERY pleased! The soundstage has increased,and I think its a little smoother than the B&K. The highs are detailed,yet smooth,hard to explain. Listening decibles are the same,yet it doesnt seem as loud,just smooth! I think its how the pro's say the music just flows out of the speakers. And the power,oh my lord the power! Loud and clear,music just pours out,and sounds wonderful! I need some more seat time,run through my usual test songs. So far,so good!:cool:
    "Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,140
    edited February 2013
    Yeah very nice enjoy,nice find!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,114
    edited February 2013
    Nice going there Bob!!! She's a beauty all right. I'm sure your ML's will be smiling right along with you! Congrats & enjoy. Those pictures are too funny...the exact opposite of my monoblocks stacked up to my Rotel.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited February 2013
    Nice amp man. So I have to ask, how has it been going to a dedicated 2-channel over just a AVR with KEF speakers? :razz:
  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited February 2013
    holy ....that thing is huge :)
  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited February 2013
    Drenis wrote: »
    Nice amp man. So I have to ask, how has it been going to a dedicated 2-channel over just a AVR with KEF speakers? :razz:
    Well it has been an enjoyable little trip. My KEF's set-up had the Onk as a pre,and the B&K Ref 2220 for an amp. The difference between the 2 set-ups are substantial!
    This BAT VK500/BATPACK,is something that needs to be heard to apprieciate! Its so good in every aspect,that it has me smiling when I listen to music,,,all the time! The ML are the best speaker I have ever heard,and I've heard a few! Mated to the BAT,its sublime!
    "Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"