Hi,
Congratulations on the QX-5 Twenty.
I have the Ayre MX-R Twenty amps and they are DESTINATION amps for me. My favorite bar none. I hope to add the QX-5 someday and well as an Ayre preamp.
While DACs direct to amps can be wonderful, I ALWAYS prefer a preamp in the chain. DACs direct can be too much of a good thing. Adding a preamp can give more bloom and musicality while still retaining detail. The QX-5 may be different but you may want to experiment with a preamp.
As good as the Pass may be in your system, I know the VX-R Twenty will be off the hook great.
I am not familiar with the X250.8 but two friends have the X350.8 and it is a stunner. You should at least hear that one. I also have XA60.8's and love them, but the amps that I always go to for long term satisfaction are the MX-R Twenty.
Congratulations on the QX-5 Twenty.
I have the Ayre MX-R Twenty amps and they are DESTINATION amps for me. My favorite bar none. I hope to add the QX-5 someday and well as an Ayre preamp.
While DACs direct to amps can be wonderful, I ALWAYS prefer a preamp in the chain. DACs direct can be too much of a good thing. Adding a preamp can give more bloom and musicality while still retaining detail. The QX-5 may be different but you may want to experiment with a preamp.
As good as the Pass may be in your system, I know the VX-R Twenty will be off the hook great.
I am not familiar with the X250.8 but two friends have the X350.8 and it is a stunner. You should at least hear that one. I also have XA60.8's and love them, but the amps that I always go to for long term satisfaction are the MX-R Twenty.