Need help regarding system synergy for

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Hi

I have been a waiting to finish my stereo system for while.

finally got the opportunity to do so.

I have been wondering about these ARC/BAT combo and if anyone had tried it before. I own ARC ref75se , now I have an offer for BAT VK 31SE.

the speakers will probably be either Spica tc50 or Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1.

since I dont own anything except the 75se, would be helpful to hear if anyone might have idea if there might be Synergy. I know nothing beat listening trial , but on the paper should ARC Ref75se with the BAT VK 31se could have a match? Or if you had any other combos with these two brand? Because i know the quite different in sound signature.

Note: I have been searching in my country for a balanced tube pre for a while in the 2000-2500$ range for a while and it rare, the only one i came across is Atma Sphere mp3 2.2 with phone which will cost around 1000$ more than the bat.


thank you very much
 
Hi

I have been a waiting to finish my stereo system for while.

finally got the opportunity to do so.

I have been wondering about these ARC/BAT combo and if anyone had tried it before. I own ARC ref75se , now I have an offer for BAT VK 31SE.

the speakers will probably be either Spica tc50 or Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1.

since I dont own anything except the 75se, would be helpful to hear if anyone might have idea if there might be Synergy. I know nothing beat listening trial , but on the paper should ARC Ref75se with the BAT VK 31se could have a match? Or if you had any other combos with these two brand? Because i know the quite different in sound signature.

Note: I have been searching in my country for a balanced tube pre for a while in the 2000-2500$ range for a while and it rare, the only one i came across is Atma Sphere mp3 2.2 with phone which will cost around 1000$ more than the bat.


thank you very much
I am not sure I “believe” in synergy, but it is certainly possible to have stuff that works poorly as a whole.

Those Spicas seem like an older modal and a friend has a set of them that he likes.
It is likely that @Atmasphere could have some ideas or what does, or does not, have synergy with them.
 
A real good balanced dc coupled preamp is sonic frontiers sfl 2 . Two chassis( power supply+ preamp). You can get for 2k used.
you only need balanced outputs to drive the audio research balanced inputs correctly?63952.jpg20a0b3_162ad9aeca0c4314933b6b3527695899~mv2.jpg

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I am not sure I “believe” in synergy, but it is certainly possible to have stuff that works poorly as a whole.

Those Spicas seem like an older modal and a friend has a set of them that he likes.
It is likely that @Atmasphere could have some ideas or what does, or does not, have synergy with them.
Hi thank you.
So the speaker will be EA1 for sure.

But I’m more interested regarding arc/bat synergy than everything.
 
I have been wondering about these ARC/BAT combo and if anyone had tried it before. I own ARC ref75se , now I have an offer for BAT VK 31SE.

I have played around with a BAT VK 31SE and the ARC 75SE but not at the same time ergo not as a combined pre/power.
The BAT is a nice unit … however unless the unit comes with a good set of 6h30-DR pre 1990 production the BAT does not perform as well when running later production non genuine DR’s .
You mention 2000-2500$ range, however my recommendation , if economically feasible, would be to look for an ARC LS27 or even make the stretch and acquire an ARC Ref5se , the latter combination being my wifes system for a good while and was an outstanding combination that might be all the Pre/Power that you ever need .
 
I have played around with a BAT VK 31SE and the ARC 75SE but not at the same time ergo not as a combined pre/power.
The BAT is a nice unit … however unless the unit comes with a good set of 6h30-DR pre 1990 production the BAT does not perform as well when running later production non genuine DR’s .
You mention 2000-2500$ range, however my recommendation , if economically feasible, would be to look for an ARC LS27 or even make the stretch and acquire an ARC Ref5se , the latter combination being my wifes system for a good while and was an outstanding combination that might be all the Pre/Power that you ever need

Actually where I live the LS27 wont sell less than 3k, and I cant strech it anymore, also there are non ls27 for sale, it is pretty rare here. The ref5 is much more pricey. So i am a bit in a problem. Dont have much options except this bat.
 
Hi thank you.
So the speaker will be EA1 for sure.

But I’m more interested regarding arc/bat synergy than everything.
Yeah OK - I meant if you are looking at the MP-3 2.2, then Ralph probably knows how that works with the Spikas as well as with ARC gear, as ARC is literally just down the road from him.
 
Hi

I have been a waiting to finish my stereo system for while.

finally got the opportunity to do so.

I have been wondering about these ARC/BAT combo and if anyone had tried it before. I own ARC ref75se , now I have an offer for BAT VK 31SE.

the speakers will probably be either Spica tc50 or Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1.

since I dont own anything except the 75se, would be helpful to hear if anyone might have idea if there might be Synergy. I know nothing beat listening trial , but on the paper should ARC Ref75se with the BAT VK 31se could have a match? Or if you had any other combos with these two brand? Because i know the quite different in sound signature.

Note: I have been searching in my country for a balanced tube pre for a while in the 2000-2500$ range for a while and it rare, the only one i came across is Atma Sphere mp3 2.2 with phone which will cost around 1000$ more than the bat.


thank you very much
Neither speaker needs much power.

50-75 Watts is plenty unless in a large room.

I would expect no problems with the BAT driving the ARC. You won't be able to drive long cables so keep the interconnect under 15 feet if you can.
 
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Neither speaker needs much power.

50-75 Watts is plenty unless in a large room.

I would expect no problems with the BAT driving the ARC. You won't be able to drive long cables so keep the interconnect under 15 feet if you can.
I got the AtmaSphere MP-3!
 
I will update as soon as I have everything in place might take a while. Waiting to get the speakers here and my room is a big mess. I will also have some low budget cables and working through desktop to my dac…
I hear you.
(It always seems like it should go quick, and then there are the realities of cables, setup etc.)
 

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