[JoyfulNoise]

I recently purchased my first BAT product, a VK-33SE preamplifier. I was unable to compare it to the VK-33, but was compelled to invest the extra coin in exchange for the transformer-coupled outputs and 6H30 tube gain stage. I find Formerly YB-2's observation regarding the VK-33 (standard vs. SE) interesting and have no basis to dispute it. In fact, I think it is encouraging to know that the difference between the two may be just a matter of preference. My impression is that all of BAT's preamplifiers are thoughtfully designed and well-built, so getting into a VK-33 at $3k less than the SE may be a very attractive proposition to many.