Price: $8995

Website: www.balanced.com

Aron said: The sound of BAT’s VK-255SE is therefore not quite my cup of tea -- but if tube-like warmth, buttery textures, and arresting dynamics are what you find most inviting, then this amplifier deserves to be on your audition list.

Read the SoundStage! Ultra review.

The gist: Will fit some listeners better than others.