Ayre K=3x preamp? Turntable suggestions?


I am demoing a K-3x preamp next week. Currently I have a Gamut D-200 amp in my system. Can anyone tell me about this preamp? Also, I am going to get a turntable setup. Any suggestions? I am new to vinyl. I probably will spend about $2k for a turntable/arm/cartridge/cable combo.

Thanks for any input you can give.

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Showing 1 response by stenersr

I am not sure if I can help specifically but there is one thing to listen to when it is all hooked up. Listen to a piano peice and see how long the notes last. I was at a dealer a week ago and they were comparing this and a tube pre-amp. It was very different. The customer liked the Ayre and I liked the tube.

This really suprised me since I own an Ayre power amp and really love it ( at least for now :) ).

I will be interested in seeing the responses to the TT question since I am also new to vinyl and looking.