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A $30k preamp

$30k for a preamp?? You can build a killer system for $30k, ferchrissakes!

I am talking about the new BAT Rex preamp. It's a 2 box affair, with
probably (not sure exactly) 2 dozen tubes all told, lots of exotic
engineering, and, I'm quite sure, heavenly sound. But $30k?

If this were any manufacturer other than BAT, I would apply the term
"wretched excess" to this piece, as I have done with high dollar gear
from other manufacturers, most recently Dan Dagostino's $250000 amps.
But it's BAT, and I've met Victor Khomenko (the designer) and I hold
him in high regard. So I won't apply the term to this piece.

Here's a link to a video review of it by Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio which
will give you a good look at the piece (Kevin's videos are always worth
watching).

https://youtu.be/lGXUdw_9cDY



Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone


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Topic - A $30k preamp - Mike K 08:41:18 04/09/21 (111)

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