I had a chance to compare the Class D Audio Research integrated VS. Ayre V5xe with matching pre amp through Maggie 3.7s. The Ayre had noticably greater soundstaging and detail resolution.
The ARC had a wetter, less dry sound with more tonal density and better bass extension on the Maggies.
The ARC had a wetter, less dry sound with more tonal density and better bass extension on the Maggies.