Balanced Audio Technology Rex ( Complete set of new tubes)

Exerp from Stereophile's review :If you're going to ask $25,000 for a preamplifier, you'd better deliver high technology and build quality, attractive cosmetics, ergonomic satisfaction, and —most difficult for a component that, by definition, should not express a sonic personality —sound that is simultaneously neutral and special.

The Balanced Audio Technology Rex manages both the high build quality and high tech, pleasing if somewhat dark appearance (better faceplate lighting would help), and excellent, full-featured ergonomics. Listened to at its 6C45 setting, was the Rex utterly neutral, adding nothing to the signal? No —no audio component can do that. However, what the all-tube Rex did to the signal was subtle, slightly additive without being overbearing, and, in the end, wholesome —similar to what a brilliant mastering job can do for an already excellent recording.

The Rex —or any excellent audio component —couldn't polish turds, but it did manage to put a brilliant shine on those recordings I consider to be the diamonds of my collection, while leaving intact the sharp edge of each gleaming facet. If you're lucky enough to spend some time with the BAT Rex, I think you'll agree that it's among the most beguiling-sounding control preamplifiers yet devised. Is it worth $25,000? Let your bank account be your guide; your ears will say Yes. Preamp only has 10 hours on it when I bought it , bought from High End Palace in Florida, he found it in his stock and reason for the 10 hours he made sure everything works.I have had unit about two years now unit is in pristine condition work perfectly. No dust on anything, tubes are the SUPERTUBES that Bat ships it with. Unit is all black .I am the only owner of the unit ,the reason for the 180 lbs. weight is there are two units 90 lbs.each.Just bought new complete tube set included.Add 3% PayPal charge plus shipping $200.00 two packages.